Poppies for Grandpa
A Grandpa's Legacy Story: Teaching Kids About Kindness, Respect, and History
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Grandpa's Legacy: Poppies for Grandpa is a heartfelt children's story about love, gratitude, and the lessons passed down between generations.
When siblings Liam and Lily visit their veteran grandpa, they learn that a simple garden can hold powerful meaning. Together, they plant bright red poppies-the symbol of remembrance-and discover how one small act can honor many heroes.
Through gentle storytelling and warm illustrations, children will learn:
The history and meaning of the red poppy
Simple ways to show respect for veterans and community helpers
How small acts of kindness can grow into lasting legacies
With "Think & Talk" pages and a fun poppy craft, this book encourages young readers to reflect, create, and care-just like Liam, Lily, and Grandpa.
Perfect for families, classrooms, homeschool lessons, and Veterans Day read-alouds, Poppies for Grandpa reminds us that every seed of gratitude helps a garden of honor grow.
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he shared the joy of song with children. A beloved illustrator, he was named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He also received the Coretta Scott King--Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, was a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan's Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lived in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.
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