“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ”
– Elmer Davis
Dear Families,
As we approach Veterans Day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Please remember that there will be no school tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. Their sacrifices and dedication allow us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish every day. Let us take this opportunity to honor our veterans and acknowledge the important role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. Veterans Day is a significant opportunity to teach our students about service, courage, and gratitude for the men and women who have dedicated themselves to protecting our nation. To our Walnut Square Veterans, thank you for your service.
To help deepen your child’s understanding of Veterans Day and various aspects of military service, I highly recommend reading books together as a family. I have compiled a list of picture books that touch upon themes of service, heroism, and life in a military family, keeping the K-3 age group (ages 5-9) in mind. These books provide a wonderful, age-appropriate way to introduce this important holiday. I strongly recommend that parents review these titles before reading them with your child. This allows you to introduce sensitive topics in a way that best suits your child’s maturity and emotional readiness.
Recommended Picture Books for K-3:
- Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve by Karen Bowen
- Thank You, Veterans by Gavvy Corria
- H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet by Devin Scillian
- America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven
- Knit Your Bit: A World War I Story by Deborah Hopkinson
- Nubs The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle by Major Brian Dennis
- Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon
- The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
- Tucky Jo and Little Heart by Patricia Polacco
- Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark
- Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot: A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy That Dropped from the Sky by Margot Theis Raven
- Rags Hero Dog of WWI A True Story by Margot Theis Raven
- Hero Dad by Melinda Hardin
- Sometimes We Were Brave by Pat Brisson
- Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy
- Tuesday Tucks Me In The Loyal Bond between a Soldier and his Service Dog by Luis Carlos Montalvan
- Tuesday Takes Me There The Healing Journey of a Veteran and his Service Dog by Luis Carlos Montalvan
Thank you for partnering with us to teach our students the value of service, sacrifice, and appreciation for our nation’s veterans.
Sincerely,
Jen Rubera
Principal