Cranston Public Library

Four energetic mice enjoy a parade and other festivities on Independence Day.

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy enter Polly the pony and Pal the dog in a July 4th pet costume contest, but when Independence Day arrives the animals are nowhere to be found.

The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration of Independence Day, including a parade, a picnic, music, and fireworks. An author's note explains the origin of the celebration of July 4th.

A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.

"Twins Astrid and Apollo are excited to be going to the Hmong July Fourth Soccer Festival, but when they are told to babysit their baby sister, Eliana, it looks like they will miss the particular match their father is interested in--especially as they cannot figure out what the "yummy milk" Eliana demands is, and are forced to spend their money on buying different treats to keep her from throwing a tantrum." --

"During Japan's Month of Waters, Aquaman calls upon the Dark Knight to battle robots and sea monsters--then on Independence Day, Uncle Sam implores his villainous friends to steal all the fireworks for one explosive celebration." --

"You're invited to a glorious Fourth of July picnic where you'll learn all about sharing, the good things along with the bad." --

Kylie Jean Carter plans to sing in the annual Fourth of July Jubilee talent show.

Because her three sons are sick, Grandma drives the garbage truck on the Fourth of July, ending up with an award in the big parade.

Henry has a fun-filled day celebrating the Fourth of July with his family and friends.