Discover the lyrics and story behind “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” through beautiful child-appealing pictures. In good times and in times of healing, Americans have turned to this classic patriotic children’s song over and over again throughout the centuries. First sung by children on Independence Day in 1831, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” is the topic of this level 4 book in the Revolutionary Readers for America’s 250th series. The book features a variety of children throughout the ages.