Building America's Future Readers: 28 Principles, 28 Picture Book Adventures
All 28 stories complete! Beautifully illustrated picture books teaching America's founding principles through magical garden adventures. Perfect for ages 4-8.
Liberty's Principles Pals introduces children ages 4-8 to the foundational principles that shaped America through engaging picture book stories, lovable characters Ande and Sam, wise Grandma Dolores, and the magic of an enchanted garden where values come to life.
Each Picture Book Includes:
- 15 beautiful full-color illustrated spreads (30 story pages)
- Engaging preface introducing the principle
- Thoughtful epilogue reinforcing the lesson
- Fun activity pages for family or classroom
- 8.5" x 11" hardcover, library-quality binding
- Perfect for read-alouds, bedtime stories, or independent early readers
- Recommended ages 4-8
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Each book in our 28-book series teaches a founding principle through magical garden adventures. Here are three to explore—refresh for more!
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Why 28 Principles?
America's Founders didn't invent their ideas in a vacuum. They studied centuries of philosophy—Locke, Hume, Montesquieu—wrestling with fundamental questions about rights, governance, and human nature.
The 5000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen identified 28 principles that shaped the Constitution. Liberty's Principles Pals brings these ideas to life for young readers through stories that teach how to think about civic questions—not what to think.
Because one of those 28 principles is this: an educated electorate is essential for a thriving republic.
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Founding Principles
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Picture Books
Ages 4-8
Target Readers
Series Progress Tracker
Follow our journey as we bring all 28 picture books to life
All 28 books are in review with illustrations and designs being finalized
Milestone Timeline
All 28 Stories Written
Character Designs Finalized
All 28 Book Drafts Created
All Books in Review & Refinement
Final Illustrations & Design
Print Production & Quality Check
Complete Series Launch
"This series is REAL and READY. All stories are written by an experienced educator. Characters are designed and finalized. We're in the exciting final phase: perfecting every illustration for publication."
All 28 Picture Books
Explore the complete Liberty's Principles Pals series. Each book teaches one of America's 28 founding principles through magical garden adventures.
Showing 28 of 28 books
Book #1
Natural Law
Discovering the rules of nature
Book #2
Virtuous Living
Choosing what is good
Book #3
Virtuous Leaders
Choosing good leaders
Book #4
Faith's Foundation
The role of faith and values
Book #5
The Creator's Gift
Acknowledging our Creator
Book #6
Created Equal
Fairness for everyone
Book #7
Rights Not Things
Equal rights versus equal things
Book #8
Unalienable Rights
Rights that cannot be taken away
Book #9
Divine Law
Following the higher light
Book #10
The Garden's Choice
The people govern
Book #11
Right to Rise
Standing together against unfairness
Book #12
The Garden Republic
A republic of representatives
Book #13
The Garden Voice
The freedom to speak
Book #14
Property Rights
Respecting what belongs to others
Book #15
The Garden Market
Trading fairly and freely
Book #16
Garden Branches
Dividing responsibilities
Book #17
Written Rules
Why we write things down
Book #18
Limited Powers
Keeping power limited
Book #19
Garden Balance
Keeping power in check
Book #20
The Garden Vote
Majority rule, minority rights
Book #21
Local Gardens
Local self-government
Book #22
Law's Garden
The rule of law
Book #23
The Garden Schoolhouse
The value of education
Book #24
The Garden Wall
Staying strong together
Book #25
The Garden Marketplace
Peace and honest friendship
Book #26
The Family Circle
Family as the foundation
Book #27
Promise Pebbles
The burden of debt
Book #28
Liberty's Light
Building for tomorrow
Free Downloads: Explore The Freedom Garden
Start teaching principles today! Get sample pages, activity sheets, character guides, and parent resources—all free.
"Meet the Characters" Picture Book
Full-color 12-page picture book PDF. Introduces Ande, Sam, Grandma Dolores, and all the magical garden friends. Perfect for getting kids excited about the series before the books arrive!
"Ande and the Natural Laws" - Complete Preview
Full preview of Book 1 (15 spreads). Read the entire first story! See how Ande and Sam discover natural law in Grandma's garden. Includes preface, story, and sample activities.
"28 Principles Family Poster"
Beautiful illustrated poster (11x17"). All 28 founding principles in one colorful, kid-friendly poster. Perfect for playrooms, classrooms, or homeschool spaces. Print at home or at a local print shop!
"Read-Aloud Guide for Parents"
Tips for reading Liberty's Principles Pals with your 4-8 year old. Includes discussion starters, extension activities, and age-appropriate explanations.
"K-3 Classroom Guide"
Teacher resource for early elementary. Use Liberty's Principles Pals in your kindergarten through 3rd grade classroom. Includes read-aloud tips, discussion questions, and circle time activities.
"Character Coloring & Activity Book"
20 pages of coloring fun! Ande, Sam, and friends in the garden! Includes coloring pages, mazes, connect-the-dots, and simple puzzles. Perfect for ages 3-8.
"Family Discussion Starters"
50 conversation starters to help families discuss fairness, kindness, freedom, and responsibility. Age-appropriate prompts for preschool through 2nd grade.
"Principle Overview for Adults"
Brief, clear explanations of all 28 principles for parents and teachers. Helps adults answer kids' questions with confidence.
"Sample Activities from Book 3"
Try the activity pages from "The Magic Mirror in the Garden." Includes a craft, discussion questions, and a family challenge about choosing good leaders.
"Educator's Series Overview"
Complete series guide for teachers. Scope & sequence, standards alignment, reading levels, and suggestions for using all 28 books in your K-3 curriculum. Includes pacing and integration ideas.
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Help Shape This Series
We're building something special for America's children. Join us in creating the best possible educational experience.
For Parents & Families
Become an Early Reader
We're looking for families with children ages 4-8 to:
- Preview completed books before launch
- Share honest feedback on engagement and clarity
- Test activities with real kids
- Help us refine the final books
What you get:
- Free copies of books you review
- Credit in book acknowledgments
- Early access to the complete series
- Input that actually matters
For Educators
Join Our Teacher Advisory Panel
K-3 teachers, we need your expertise:
- Preview teaching guides and activities
- Test materials in your classroom
- Provide standards alignment feedback
- Shape the educator resources
What you get:
- Free classroom sets for testing
- Professional development credit
- Recognition as a series contributor
- Bulk order discount when launched
Why We're Building in Public
Unlike traditional publishers who work in secret until release day, we're inviting YOU into the creative process.
Why? Because these books are too important to get wrong.
Teaching founding principles to the next generation requires age-perfect language and concepts, engaging stories that hold attention, activities that actually work in real homes and classrooms, and content that parents and teachers trust.
We have the stories. We have the characters. We have the illustrations coming together beautifully. Now we need real families and real educators to help us make them extraordinary.
No fake reviews. No manufactured hype. Just honest collaboration to create something truly valuable for America's children.
The Final Stretch: From Manuscript to Bookshelf
Follow along as we perfect every illustration and prepare the complete series for publication
This is REAL. This is HAPPENING. Join us for the journey!
The Story So Far
All 28 Liberty's Principles Pals picture books are written! Our beloved characters—Ande with her yellow boots, curious Sam, wise Grandma Dolores, and the magical garden creatures—are locked in their final designs and already delighting kids through our merchandise.
Now we're in the exciting final phase: perfecting every illustration spread, ensuring each of the 28 books is beautiful, engaging, and age-perfect for 4-8 year olds.
We're building in public because we want YOU to be part of the story. Watch as concept art becomes finished spreads. See character poses come to life. Peek behind the curtain as we polish each principle-teaching adventure.
By the time these books reach your child's hands on July 4, 2026, you'll know the love and care that went into every page.
Latest Updates from the Garden
Why Picture Books Are Perfect for Teaching Big Ideas
How we're using the power of illustrated storytelling to make complex principles accessible to young minds...
Character Design Deep-Dive: Ande's Yellow Boots
Every detail matters. Here's the story behind Ande's signature yellow boots and what they represent...
From Draft to Final: How Book 5 Evolved
A behind-the-scenes look at the revision process and how reader feedback shaped the final story...
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