{"product_id":"the-wall-9780395629772","title":"The Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the wall, my grandfather's wall. On it are the names of those killed in a war, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A father and his young son have come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the grandfather the little boy never knew. They share the sadness as well as the pride of having Grandpa's name there. This moving account is beautifully told from a young child's point of view.\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Himler's intense, quiet watercolors capture the dignity of the setting as Bunting's story reaches to the heart of deep emotions. A quiet, respectful exploration.\" \u003cem\u003e(Booklist)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Captures the meaning of the memorial to the American people, especially to those who have lost loved ones. A sensitive and moving picture book.\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of this book's many 5-star reviewers commented: \"As a teacher, this is the perfect book to read to help kids understand more about Memorial Day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother reviewer, a Vietnam veteran, said: \"Bought this to give to my great-grandson on Memorial Day. The book gave us an excellent story and illustrations that helped keep his interest and it started a great discussion that has lasted for weeks after the reading.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBunting, Eve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eEve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eSmoky Night, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by David Diaz, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Fly Away Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTrain to Somewhere\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHimler, Ronald:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRonald Himler\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning illustrator of more than 75 books for children. He lives in the desert outside of Tuscon, Arizona. ronhimler.com \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615270736146,"sku":"9780395629772","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_41388f88-5dfc-4d79-91ce-05fa829f3ca2.jpg?v=1732480295","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wall-9780395629772","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}