Patriot Picture Books

Written and painted by Ean Hirst

Picture books for children who love a small town.

Sam is a fox cub. The first book follows one day in his town, from the open door to the Fourth of July, and home again.

Read My Little Piece of America
Sam the fox opens a red door onto a sunny town.
A map of Sam's town.
Book 1 · Ready to read

My Little Piece of America

A Fourth of July in one small town. Sam, Grandpa, and Jordan.

Brave Like Dad
Book 2 · Not painted yet

Brave Like Dad

A stormy night. Dad goes to the firehouse. Sam is brave at home.

Thank You, Grandpa
Book 3 · Not painted yet

Thank You, Grandpa

Thanksgiving. Grandpa serves the town, and the family shares a supper.

Book 1 is the painted book, all 32 pages, and you can read it here. Books 2 and 3 have their stories started. Their pages are not painted yet.