A Patriotic Jubilee

A Patriotic Jubilee is a charming early-twentieth-century children’s book by Sara Tawney Lefferts that celebrates American history through verse, imagination, and play. In a series of gentle poems and scenes, children bring the past to life as they reenact patriotic moments, transform everyday spaces into stages of history, and invite animals and playmates alike into their imaginative world. The book reflects a time when storytelling, poetry, and moral instruction were woven together to spark both delight and a love of country.

Written in a warm, accessible style and illustrated with lively line drawings and soft two-color pencil art, A Patriotic Jubilee captures the spirit of childhood creativity while introducing young readers to figures and ideals central to the American story. It remains an engaging example of Edwardian children’s literature, valued today for its period charm, evocative illustrations, and enduring sense of wonder.