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The Flag That Says Thank You
A children’s story about the history and meaning of a military farewell. When Abie asks Grandpa why a flag covered a coffin, their conversation returns to the life of someone she knew.
Inside the preview: The story opening, a memory of Mr. Ellis, and the My Words in Action worksheet.
By Tad Steckler
Reader guide
- For
- Recommended ages 6–10
- How to use it
- Read with a parent or trusted grown-up
- This book
- Illustrated story · 36 pages
From the book to your conversation
Explore a military farewell through someone’s story.
Abie’s question about the flag leads to memories of Mr. Ellis. Alongside the story, the book includes history, words to know, discussion questions, and writing and drawing activities. The My Words in Action worksheet carries the invitation “BE KIND, BE BRAVE, BE YOU.” into one small action a child can write, draw, discuss, or keep private.
See the remembrance worksheet ↗Take a look inside.
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