Liberty's Journey

By Kelly DiPucchio

Book Overview

For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed immigrants to New York but she's never traveled beyond her island. She's curious to see America, so she sets out on an unusual trip from sea to shining sea. Full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078681876X
• ISBN13: 9780786818761
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Liberty's Enlightenment

This book earns a place in our "Hall of Fame." It has been read for 3 years now and memorized time and again. It inspired my [...]to memorize the New Colossus. She was Lady Liberty for Halloween for two years now. The story was very well written in a flowing, poetic, and rhythmical context. It is a great introduction to our nation's beauties, people and spirit. It is also amusing. We have a ticker tape parade every time we read this book! Thank you, Ms. Dipucchio, for giving this treasure to the world.

A Book Buzz Pick

Newsbee, the voice of Book Buzz, an NIE project at The Washington Missourian, has chosen "Liberty's Journey" as a book pick for July. When Liberty takes a walk through bustling cities, into states with amber waves of grain, across vast deserts, she loves what she sees, but Liberty is sadly missed in New York Harbor, so it's back to work for the grand ol' girl who joyfully returns to the isle of Manhattan. The wonders of America come to life on the pages of this wonderful picture book Book Buzz is proud to suggest.

This Book Represents the Heart of America

Liberty's Journey is a moving adventure about the Statue coming to life and seeing all of the states and people she stands for. This book reminds me of the true patroitism, commitment, freedom, and generosity of our democratic America. We take it all for granted. Children can get a real glimpse of who and what our statue stands for through this beautiful story and the brilliant way it was written. The outstanding artwork shows the true Liberty, (all she needed was a personality that relates to the children as well as adults). I think that families, libraries, and schools alike would benefit by adding this work of art to their bookshelves. Liberty's Journey represents the heart of America!

Liberty's Journey has touched my heart!

Each time I read this book I get a warm feeling when I think of all the immigrants who love and depend on Lady Liberty every day. I am so glad she is "back" on her pedestal at the end of the book.