A Place of Remembrance: Books to Honor Veterans
Honor Those Who Serve with These Reads
by Andrea Rose
Honor Those Who Serve with These Reads
by Andrea Rose
Oct 31, 2024
Honor Those Who Serve with These Reads
In November, we celebrate Veterans Day, a day when we honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for our nation. Here are a few books to share with the children in your life to help them celebrate Nov. 11:
Hero Dad
By Melinda Hardin and Bryan Langdo
$6.99; Ages 2-5
Publisher: Two Lions
Amazon.com
Not all superheroes wear capes! Some wear boots, drive tanks and fight to make the world a safer place! (Also available in “Hero Mom.”)
Brave Like Me
By Barbara Kerley
$13.98; Ages 3-5
Publisher: National Geographic
Amazon.com
When a parent is serving overseas he or she must be brave—but so, too, must the children waiting at home. This book tells the story of children whose parents are serving a tour of duty, discusses deployment and separation anxiety and delves into the meaning of bravery.
Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood
By Valerie Pfundstein and Aaron Anderson
$12.04; Ages 3-6
Publisher: Cardinal Publishers Group
Amazon.com
This rhyming picture book encourages the appreciation of those who serve our nation. Author Valerie Pfundstein also penned “Why America Matters” with Dr. Ben Carson.
Rolling Thunder
By Kate Messner and Greg Ruth
$21.49; Ages 3-8
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Amazon.com
The Rolling Thunder Ride to Washington, D.C., honors those who served and this lyrical story honors our American heroes.
Tuesday Tucks Me In
By Luis Carlos Montalván
$16.18; Ages 3-8
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Amazon.com
This adorable book tells the story of a service dog during his typical day of adventure. Told from the perspective of Tuesday, the dog.
We Also Served: Amazing True Stories of Brave Military Animals
By Erin McGill
$18.99; Ages 4-8
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Amazon.com
Hear the stories of the brave and loyal animals throughout history who have made a contribution to military success.
Veteran's Day for Grandpa: A Picture Book for Children
By Dee Smith
$15.99; Ages 5-6
Publisher: Dee Smith
Celebrating veterans is what Veterans Day is all about, but it can be more meaningful when the veteran is grandpa!
Otto’s Tales: Today is Veterans Day
By PrajerU
$13; Ages: 5-8
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Otto the bulldog and his best friend Dennis travel with Uncle Sam to learn about the different branches of the U.S. military and the importance of service.
The Worn-Out Flag
By Karen Bowen and Olha Tkachenko
$18.99; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Karen Bowen Publishing
Amazon.com
Miguel and Sam learn the symbolic meaning behind the flag's stars, stripes and colors and hear a father’s inspirational journey from a Scout to a Marine. The story teaches kids about dignity, respect and the sacrifice symbolized by the flag.
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By Jeff Gottesfeld & Matt Tavares
$13.99; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Candlewick
Amazon.com
Sentinel Guards keep vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, protecting fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone. This book tells their story.
In November, we celebrate Veterans Day, a day when we honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for our nation. Here are a few books to share with the children in your life to help them celebrate Nov. 11:
By Melinda Hardin and Bryan Langdo
$6.99; Ages 2-5
Publisher: Two Lions
Amazon.com
Not all superheroes wear capes! Some wear boots, drive tanks and fight to make the world a safer place! (Also available in “Hero Mom.”)
By Barbara Kerley
$13.98; Ages 3-5
Publisher: National Geographic
Amazon.com
When a parent is serving overseas he or she must be brave—but so, too, must the children waiting at home. This book tells the story of children whose parents are serving a tour of duty, discusses deployment and separation anxiety and delves into the meaning of bravery.
By Valerie Pfundstein and Aaron Anderson
$12.04; Ages 3-6
Publisher: Cardinal Publishers Group
Amazon.com
This rhyming picture book encourages the appreciation of those who serve our nation. Author Valerie Pfundstein also penned “Why America Matters” with Dr. Ben Carson.
By Kate Messner and Greg Ruth
$21.49; Ages 3-8
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Amazon.com
The Rolling Thunder Ride to Washington, D.C., honors those who served and this lyrical story honors our American heroes.
By Luis Carlos Montalván
$16.18; Ages 3-8
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Amazon.com
This adorable book tells the story of a service dog during his typical day of adventure. Told from the perspective of Tuesday, the dog.
By Erin McGill
$18.99; Ages 4-8
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Amazon.com
Hear the stories of the brave and loyal animals throughout history who have made a contribution to military success.
By Dee Smith
$15.99; Ages 5-6
Publisher: Dee Smith
Celebrating veterans is what Veterans Day is all about, but it can be more meaningful when the veteran is grandpa!
By PrajerU
$13; Ages: 5-8
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Otto the bulldog and his best friend Dennis travel with Uncle Sam to learn about the different branches of the U.S. military and the importance of service.
By Karen Bowen and Olha Tkachenko
$18.99; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Karen Bowen Publishing
Amazon.com
Miguel and Sam learn the symbolic meaning behind the flag's stars, stripes and colors and hear a father’s inspirational journey from a Scout to a Marine. The story teaches kids about dignity, respect and the sacrifice symbolized by the flag.
By Jeff Gottesfeld & Matt Tavares
$13.99; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Candlewick
Amazon.com
Sentinel Guards keep vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, protecting fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone. This book tells their story.
