Product Description

Claire and Robbie learn why we honor veterans on Veterans Day. Claire also learns responsibility after her neighbor rescues her puppy, Pepper.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1162373 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

From the Publisher
*"To help build patriotism Heather launched a series of children’s books about Claire, a rambunctious 8-year-old girl who learns about patriotism and volunteerism in everyday life." CBN.com *"In Pepper’s Purple Heart," a car hits Claire’s dog while she and her best friend, Robbie, are pretending to rescue him in a backyard military operation. Her neighbor, Mr. Jones, takes care of "Sergeant Pepper" and gives the dog the Purple Heart he received as a Marine in Vietnam to wear when they all march in the Veterans Day parade. Mr. Jones, a four star general, teaches Claire about opportunities for women in the military." Ellen R. Stapleton- Associated Press. *"PEPPER’S PURPLE HEART, is lively and makes a fun and informative read for the entire family. We applaud Heather and look forward to reading more of Claire’s Adventures in the future…." – Kevin Richardson, Backstreet Boys. "Wow! Stupendous attempt at merging educational and mainstream! I’ve been looking for a children’s book to explain Veterans Day to my son!" Charles Mahoney, Professor/University of Connecticut.

From the Author
"When I was touring as Miss America, I had the opportunity to speak with many educators as I appeared at countless schools. I was always asked how to educate about veterans issues. I couldn't find that much in terms of children's books. After I became a mom, I decided to do something about it. This is really a labor of love, and I hope parents agree with me that it's never too early to teach children, patriotism and values, from courage, to volunteering! Even though the story lines are entertaining, I tried not to forget the educational and sprinkled them with historical facts." Heather French Henry.

From the Inside Flap
ISBN: 0-9706341-6-1

Customer Reviews

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When teaching young children about Veterans and why it is so important to honor each and everyone of them this book is a great starting point. It is a terrific way to prepare students for upcoming Veteran's Day Clebrations or any of the patriotic holidays.

Pepper is cute
The illustrations and story are well done. This story gives the children a small idea of what Veteran's Day is all about. Young children do not receive Pepper being hit by a car very well. I found that it lessoned the value of the man's purple heart by giving it to a dog. It would have been better if it went to a hurt child.