CHIDLREN’S READ ALOUD IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud honoring Veterans Day! This is a FREE program. Bowne House educators will read stories about the legacy and meaning of Veterans Day. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11.
Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 37-01 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11354
No pre-registration required
Please Note: All children MUST be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.
READ ALOUD BOOK LIST:
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans
by Barbara E. Walsh (Author), Layne Johnson (Illustrator)
“When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans.”
Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood
by Valerie Pfundstein (Author), Aaron Anderson (Illustrator)
“Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood is an engaging rhyming picture book for readers of all ages that fosters mindfulness of and appreciation for the brave service men and women who are also our family, friends, and neighbors. These are the men and women who bravely served our great country and now humbly serve in our communities.”