What a fabulous idea! A reference picture book for kids written in rhyme. My kids ages 5 and 9 just love Fifo, the cuddly brown bear. I was introduced to Fifo "50 States" from a reviewer's blog and decided to give it a read as I am always looking for good educational books. And this one did not disappoint!

Fifo "50 States" is full of interesting tidbits about each state. In the rhyme, Fifo tells us about each state's capital, bird, tree, flower, motto, the order the state was inducted into the union, and its location, i.e. North, South, Midwest, etc. The picture that goes along with each rhyme has the state bird, tree, flower, shape of the state, abbreviation and other interesting items associated with that state. My kids were learning without really realizing it and I love that.

The book cover is also educational. Fifo stands dressed as the Statue of Liberty over the shape of the United States. Even the title is in the country's colors of red white and blue. Being over 100 pages, It's quite a thick, soft cover book but this made it easy to fit into their backpacks as the little one likes to take it with her everywhere she goes.

I am sure when it comes time to learn about the 50 states in school, my kids will be way ahead of the game. I can't say enough good things about this book. I highly recommend it!

I just love this book!  Bright colorful pages packed full of information about America.  Each state is featured separately on its own two page spread. The rhyming words mention the state’s capital, bird, tree, flower, etc., and at the bottom of the first page is the state motto.  The illustrations show  state’s capital, bird, tree, flower, etc., plus go one step further showing the shape of the state, the abbreviation, where the capital is located, the state flag, as well as things to see and do in each state.  It’s a great reference guide for the whole family.  I discover something new every time I pick up this book.  I highly recommend it.

My grandchildren just love this book. This is the second one I have bought and I highly recommend it. The book is very educational and fun. Written in rhyme makes it great to read with the little ones. We play a find the bird game in the illustrations and it's a big hit. My older granddaughter uses the book to look up the abbreviations when she sends out her thank you notes. It's a great, colorful reference tool that should be in every library, home and classroom.

Fifo 50 States by Hayley Rose is a perfect example of how to make learning fun and enjoyable! Join Fifo on a state by state adventure learning an array of interesting tidbits/facts that will have your child ahead of the game when it comes time for them to learn about the states. From the state capitals, to birds, to trees, flowers and more Fifo is a wonderful educational resource!