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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