Join Miguel, the son of a Marine reservist, and his best friend Sam as they celebrate Veterans Day. From cheering Miguel’s dad in the parade to serving lunches at The American Legion and packing care packages, the boys learn the origins of Veterans Day, the meaning of the red poppy and the legacy of "In Flanders Fields."
Filled with vibrant colored-pencil illustrations, this heartwarming story - written for ages 4–8 but loved by all - has earned five-star reviews as part of the Red, White, and True-Blue series.
The original book in the Red, White, and True-Blue series is "The Worn-Out Flag." It has also received five-star reviews. The National Flag Foundation has approved the story for accuracy, and the Mount Rushmore Society has purchased many copies.
"The Worn-Out Flag" tells the story of Sam and Miguel when they discover a torn flag. As they learn the proper ways to retire the flag, they also understand the symbolism of the stars, stripes and colors. They discover how important the flag is to military members as a reminder of what they are fighting for, and how to honor military members for their service.
Both books are available at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, and all book retailers. Paperbacks retail for $13.99, hardcovers for $18.99 and e-books for $9.99.
For author-signed copies, go to www.karenbowenbooks.com.