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When America Sings

A children’s story about the national anthem, remembrance, and belonging. A visit to a football stadium becomes a conversation between Taryn and Grandpa Ted about making room for others.

Inside the preview: The story opening, Taryn’s question to Grandpa Ted, and Pause and Think discussion questions.

By Tad Steckler

Reader guide

For
Recommended ages 6–10
How to use it
Read with a parent or trusted grown-up
This book
Illustrated story · 32 pages

From the book to your conversation

Let a child’s question begin the conversation.

Taryn’s question at the stadium opens a discussion about the national anthem and remembrance. The included Pause and Think questions offer a place to continue talking after the story.

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Take a look inside.

Enjoy three selected pages from the book. Open any page at full size for a closer look.

A girl and her grandfather walk with a crowd toward a football stadium.
1. Story openingOpen full-size page ↗
Taryn asks Grandpa Ted whether everyone came for the same team.
2. Inside the storyOpen full-size page ↗
Pause and Think questions about the anthem, remembrance, and making room for others.
3. Discussion sampleOpen full-size page ↗

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