America the Beautiful - Celebrating America's History, Landmarks, Parks, Artists, Food, Maps, And More! (Children's Hardcover Luxury Storybook)

Celebrate the unique beauty of America in this gorgeously illustrated luxury storybook treasure! From sea to shining sea, view gorgeous maps of official landmarks, national parks, state birds and flowers, as well as a fun road trip map! Learn about prominent American artists, innovations, and food that made history and continue to shape our lives. Packed with fun facts, familiar patriotic songs, fun maps, and a heartwarming message, this book can be enjoyed by all ages! Because sometimes we all need to remember why we are America, and why our American family is indeed great! Like a big family, we laugh and cry together; we celebrate and mourn together. We sing, we march, we make changes -- together. We are each different, and our differences are beautiful. The freedom to be your own self is a basic human right -- but when we stand together, our beautiful differences build one amazing country. We are a strong and proud family called America! A fun and educational tribute that captures the heart of America perfect for kiddos and grown-ups too!

Thicker pages than a regular storybook to allow for reading over and over again without traditional wear and tear from kiddos.Packed with fun facts both kiddos and grown-ups will enjoy

• Highlights prominent American artists, innovations, and food that made history
• Beautifully illustrated maps showcase landmarks, national parks, and state birds & flowers
• Fun, educational tribute that captures the heart of America - perfect for all ages

Cholena Rose Dare has America in her bones. Some of her family was here before Jamestowne was settled...and more of her family were actually Jamestowne settlers. Cholena enjoys seeing families celebrating national pride all year long, and thinks books help to bring families together.

When Cholena isn't writing, she's reading! And she actually does love baseball, hotdogs, and apple pie. She lives with her extended family in a big old house in Virginia.

(psssst! Cholena Rose Dare is actually a pen name for the Cottage Door Press team who worked on this book.)

I was born and raised along the Southern Californian coast where my love for art and reading was cultivated at a young age by my parents. I eventually graduated with a BFA in illustration from California State University of Fullerton and quickly delved into the book illustration world. Being able to freelance from my home studio, I have had the opportunities to work with clients on children's books, children's products and commissioned artworks. With a background in graphic design and hand lettering, I also create greeting cards, stationary products and enamel pins. I am extremely bookish and finish over 100 books a year (shout out to audio books) while I work. When the brush is not in hand, you can find me in the kitchen cooking up a storm and pretending I'm a chef, which is perhaps my second greatest passion in life next to illustration.

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.

We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.

To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.