After learning about veterans in school, a young boy discovers that heroes live all around him: the butcher, barber, librarian, and many other members of his community who have helped protect our freedom and liberty by serving in various branches of the American military. 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.
Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood
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Valerie Pfundstein has been a teacher, scout leader, mother, and a patriotic American who has written and published children's books, including Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood and Why America Matters (with Dr. Ben Carson). She and her husband, Paul (retired FDNY), are the proud parents of three children and live in The Villages, Florida.