Why is Veterans Day more than just a day off from school? Join Sam and Miguel as they embark on an adventure to discover the true meaning of Veterans Day! From the excitement of the community parade to heartfelt moments honoring our nation's heroes, “A gem of a book—creative, beautifully illustrated, and a fabulous tool for teaching American history and culture.” Marie-Hélène Fasquel, Reader's Favorite Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families, this beautifully illustrated picture book: Explains Veterans Day in a way kids can understand - Inspires compassion, kindness, and patriotism - Encourages meaningful ways to support and honor veterans - Fosters important conversations about service and sacrifice Honoring Veterans shows young readers how they can express gratitude and respect for the brave men and women who protect our freedom. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or grandparent, Honoring Veterans is a must-have story to celebrate Veterans Day and teach children lasting values of gratitude and respect. Ideal for ages 4-8 Great gift for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any time you want to honor heroes! "A hearfelt story that inspires gratitude, respect, and compassion. Honoring Veterans is a beautifully illustrated book that helps kids understand the true meaning of Veterans Day. Perfect for families and classrooms!" Natalie H - Goodnight Reads "Honoring Veterans offers an engaging way to teach students about service, empathy, and civic duty. With vivid illustrations and relatable examples, it's an excellent resource for classrooms honoring our nation's heroes." Reviewed by Eric Ferrar for Readers' Favorite Madalyn Openshaw 5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful tribute for young readers Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025 Format: Kindle Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve is a touching and wonderfully accessible introduction to the importance of military service and the meaning of sacrifice. This children's book does an exceptional job of explaining a big, emotional topic in a way that young readers can truly understand. Through gentle storytelling and thoughtful illustrations, the book invites children to see veterans not just as heroes in uniform, but as real people parents, grandparents, neighbors who devoted part of their lives to protecting others. What stands out most is how the book emphasizes gratitude, community, and recognizing service in everyday life. The language is warm and clear, making it perfect for classroom discussions, Veterans Day events, or reading at home with family. It opens the door to meaningful conversations about respect, honor, and the ways we can show appreciation to those who have served. This is the kind of book every child should read, one that instills values of empathy and patriotism without being heavy-handed. Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve is a heartfelt tribute and a powerful educational tool wrapped into one. I highly recommend it for families, teachers, and anyone hoping to help children understand why honoring our veterans matters. As the mother of a U.S. Marine, I wrote this book to honor not only my son, but all who have worn the uniform and sacrificed for our country—and for freedom in distant lands. Some gave the ultimate sacrifice, and we must never forget them. Yet so many veterans still walk quietly among us every day. They rarely draw attention to themselves, but they serve faithfully in our communities—as volunteers, reservists, neighbors, and friends. Many balance ordinary jobs with extraordinary readiness to protect us. Their families also bear the weight of sacrifice, with spouses raising children alone during deployments, and loved ones enduring long separations. And of course, our active-duty members continue to place themselves in harm's way, defending the freedoms we hold dear. This book is my tribute to them all—with deep respect, gratitude, and love. Join Sam and Miguel as they discover the origins of Veterans Day. Their adventure, from preparing care packages to serving lunch to real-life heroes, shows how small acts of kindness can honor our nation's veterans. Karen draws on her many life experiences—as a single Christian mother of a U.S. Marine, an elementary school teacher for over two decades, a grandmother, and now a children's author of patriotic books—to inspire her writing of wholesome books for young children. She believes childhood should be a season of innocence, filled with imagination and wonder, while also guiding children to accept responsibility and learn the joy of contributing to the well-being of others.