About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to introduce the concept of honoring fallen soldiers without overwhelming a young child with the heavy realities of war. It is a perfect choice for the weeks leading up to Memorial Day or when your child starts noticing flags at half-staff and community parades. This book gently explains the holiday as a balance of solemn remembrance and community celebration. Using a catchy rhythm and rhyme structure, the book explores how we show gratitude to those who fought for the United States. It highlights symbols like poppies and flags, as well as the joyful gathering of neighbors. This approach makes a potentially difficult subject approachable and age-appropriate for the 4-7 range, fostering a sense of civic pride and historical awareness through music and song.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses the death of soldiers. The approach is direct but highly sanitized for a preschool and early elementary audience. It is a secular treatment that focuses on the concept of 'sacrifice' and 'honoring memory' rather than the specifics of combat. The resolution is hopeful, focusing on community unity.
