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Synopsis
Emily s Pop-Pop is shocked when he hears that Emily and Vincetta Louise don t know what a veteran is. With Veterans Day coming up, he volunteers to talk to their class about the holiday and the people it honors. But Emily is worried. Pop-Pop sometimes falls asleep at the strangest times. What if he falls asleep in front of the whole class? Everyone would laugh!
Vinni and Emily come up with a plan. With so much to learn, they have to make sure that no one sleeps through this Veterans Day!
Children's Literature
One wants to like this book—it so clearly has its heart in the right place. The storyline follows a second-grade girl whose grandfather comes to her class for Veteran's Day. Unfortunately, the book cannot quite decide what it is really about. Is it about overcoming fears? Is it about honoring veterans? Is it about narcolepsy? Is it about being embarrassed by relatives who act strangely? There is just no clear thematic focus or emotional center. The illustrations do not help much. While expressive, they are awkward and simply not very attractive. All in all, it is unlikely that many young readers will find this book compelling. Reviewer: Barbara Carroll Roberts