My Picks – Books for Veteran’s Day
The Wall
By Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Ronald Himler
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers
In memory of his grandfather, a young boy travels with his father to Washington, D.C. to find his grandfather’s name on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial. This poignant story is well told by a master story teller.
Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops
By Jill Biden and Illustrated by Raul Colon
Published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
The Vice President’s wife, Jill Biden, tells the story of what it is like to have a family member in the military stationed overseas. Her story is inspired by her granddaughter Natalie’s experiences when her father was deployed to Iraq. This story is beautifully illustrated with pencil-and-water color illustrations.
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans
By Barbara Walsh and Illustrated by Layne Johnson
Published by Calkins Creek
Miona Belle Michael, a school teacher in Georgia, wanted the soldiers who had lost their lives in WWI to be remembered. She diligently worked to establish the red poppy as a symbol of honor to be used to remember the fallen soldiers. This is an informative and beautifully illustrated picture book.
Happy Reading!
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