{"product_id":"the-poppy-lady-moina-belle-michael-and-her-tribute-to-veterans-hardcover","title":"The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara E. Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLayne Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple(R), which benefits children of the US Military.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Elizabeth Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e has fond memories of poppies and parades honoring her father and other veterans. During World War II her father knew Moina Michael, the Poppy Lady. A former elementary-school teacher, Barbara has written articles for \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCricket\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Poppy Lady\u003c\/i\u003e is her first children's book. She and her husband live in Mantoloking, New Jersey, and Key Largo, Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayne Johnson \u003c\/b\u003ehas created art for more than twenty books for children, including the Western Heritage Award-winning \u003ci\u003eOff Like the Wind!: The First Ride of the Pony Express\u003c\/i\u003e (by Michael P. Spradlin) and the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eFarmer George Plants a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e (by Peggy Thomas), a picture book biography of George Washington's life as a farmer, inventor, and scientist. Mr. Johnson speaks frequently in schools and libraries and enjoys traveling to historic sites. He lives in Texas with his wife. Visit www.laynejohnson.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keystone to Reading Book Award (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44462309343371,"sku":"9781590787540","price":29.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/S3NZV2JHTVN0T3hxL01BVndGRklWQT09.webp?v=1762505432","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-poppy-lady-moina-belle-michael-and-her-tribute-to-veterans-hardcover","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}