About the Holiday

On July 4th America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. This foundational document, adopted by delegates to the Continental Congress, summarized the colonists’ motivations for severing their ties with Great Britain to become an independent country. Written largely by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence contains this famous proclamation: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” the Declaration of Independence has served as an inspiration to other nations around the world.

USA ABC

By Ingela P. Arrhenius

This year the United States of America is celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence as well as American traditions, pastimes, ideals, and everything that makes our country unique. With this special alphabet board book, you can share your love of American culture with your little one! Charmingly illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius, this book takes kids on a tour of America, one letter at a time.

First you’ll drop in on Grandma as she pulls a freshly baked Apple pie from the oven then it’s off to a Baseball game and further afield as young children visit with other kids as they enjoy American favorites among foods, music, and games. They’ll even meet George Washington and take a trip to the moon! Along the way they’ll also celebrate our country’s ideals, symbols, and stunning geography.

Ingela P. Arrhenius’s vibrant pages are cheery and inviting, marked with bold capital and lowercase letters and simple text that fosters early letter recognition and reading as children grow. This engaging board book also includes plenty of opportunities to count, name objects and colors, and even talk about the fifty states that make up our map. This sturdy book makes a perfect at-home read-aloud or companion to take along on any outing.

Ages Baby – 3

Nosy Crow, 2026 | ISBN 979-8887772806

About the Illustrator

Ingela P Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s and has been working as an illustrator ever since. At first, she worked in advertising and magazines, but her focus over the past ten years has been on products and books. She has created patterns for fabrics, wallpaper and stationery, as well as packaging and home accessories. She has also collaborated with several toy producers around the world and her love of retro style, typography and colour is reflected in all her work. Ingela lives in Stockholm with her husband (an author) and two sons. Visit her at ingelaparrhenius.com.