Elizabeth the bear wakes up the American flag in the morning and puts it to bed at night. She acts as her father’s “flag keeper,” helping him with his daily tasks of raising the flag and retiring it for the evening. She soaks up the etiquette facts that Dad teaches her, including don’t leave the flag out in the dark without a spotlight. When Dad leaves for a business trip, it frustrates Elizabeth that their flag will be stuck in a boring garage. Every flag she sees reminds her of her job as flag keeper, and Elizabeth grows determined to make her father proud.

This book is designed to teach children about U.S. flag etiquette through an educational fiction story. It includes discussion questions, flag facts, and an activity. The Flag Keeper is ideal for military families, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, classroom and library use, and for anyone who wishes to teach a special child about American flag etiquette. It is a perfect complement to patriotic holidays such as Flag Day and the Fourth of July.

Endorsements:

“In my capacity with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I see dozens of patriotic publications each  year. The Flag Keeper is unique in its approach to younger children. While it deals with important  and somewhat detailed information, it does so in a clear and simple way that children can  understand and even personalize. Complex issues such as patriotism, personal responsibility, honor  and faithfulness are presented easily, graphically and with a sweetness and gentleness that belies  the weight of these issues. I would encourage all true patriots with children to purchase a copy to  start their "little patriots" off on the right foot.” Steve Van Buskirk, Director of Programs, VFW  National Headquarters.

“A wonderful story about Elizabeth, who through life's day-to-day adventures learns how to care for  and display the flag. An excellent read!" Mike Buss, Deputy Director, Americanism, American Legion  National Headquarters.

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