Crankee Doodle by Tom Angleberger

The main character is really cranky and whiny!  Banter occurs between the "Yankee" and his pony.  Tidbits of truth and history are inserted as the Yankee argues and whines.  At the end the author includes the history of the song "Yankee Doodle".  The illustrations are bold, comic-like and are mostly in primary colors.  Include as a read aloud in an early American History unit if you do not mind sarcasm and bad attitudes!