Happy Veterans’ Day! Here’s a great picture book to show how one woman showed her gratitude to veterans. It’s all about Moina Belle Michael’s efforts. Here’s what goodreads.com says about the book:

“Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, successfully established the Flanders Field Memorial Poppy as a universal symbol of tribute and support for veterans and their families during World War I and II. Known as the Poppy Lady, Michael dedicated her life to servicemen and women, buying and placing fresh flowers in rooms where they would gather before heading overseas.

“Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts and primary documents, as well as Moina’s great-nieces to better understand Moina’s determination to honor the war veterans.

“A portion of the book’s proceeds will support the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the U.S. military.”

This is a great book to bring up the topic of war, veterans, and how to show our gratitude to the men and women who have fought to defend the USA. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

Want more picture book suggestions for November? Check out my family read-alouds and traditions website here for fall, and scroll down the bottom third of the page, under the “November” heading.