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45th out of 100 books
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7 voters
The Wall
A young boy and his father visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
August 24th 1992
by Sandpiper
(first published January 1st 1990)
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The Wall is a simplistic yet tender sharing of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Eve Bunting made me realize that I know very little about the Vietnam War. I have been to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial before but I was too young to know/appreciate it. While reading this story I realized that I do not want my students to feel uneducated about the history of our country. I appreciate the details of this story, from running their fingers down the names listed to the flags stuck in the dirt. This story...more
A very heartwarming picture book about a father and a young son who visit the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial to find the name of the boy's grandfather.
The book is told from the boy's perspective. He takes note of other visitors -- a soldier, an elderly couple grieving the loss of someone (possibly their son), a group of girls from a private school on a field trip. He also describes the things he sees that other visitors have lfet behind -- flowers, stuffed animals, flags, pictures, and crosses.
Whe...more
The book is told from the boy's perspective. He takes note of other visitors -- a soldier, an elderly couple grieving the loss of someone (possibly their son), a group of girls from a private school on a field trip. He also describes the things he sees that other visitors have lfet behind -- flowers, stuffed animals, flags, pictures, and crosses.
Whe...more
1. Historical Fiction -Picture book
2. A boy visits the Vietnam War Memorial with his father. He traces his grandfather’s name on the wall, and learns a little bit about the memorial.
3. A- Accurate and compassionate coverage of a sensitive topic. The illustrations are appealing, the colors are subtle, which helps create a humbling atmosphere.
B- A strong point is that this is being told from the little boy’s perspective, which is innocent and curious. I thought it was appropriate the way the boy...more
2. A boy visits the Vietnam War Memorial with his father. He traces his grandfather’s name on the wall, and learns a little bit about the memorial.
3. A- Accurate and compassionate coverage of a sensitive topic. The illustrations are appealing, the colors are subtle, which helps create a humbling atmosphere.
B- A strong point is that this is being told from the little boy’s perspective, which is innocent and curious. I thought it was appropriate the way the boy...more
Nov 17, 2008
Debbie Hayes-miller
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
informational-biography,
picture-books
CIP summary "A boy and his father come from faar away to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict."
This story gives students an idea of what the wall is like in Washington DC and the many visitors that it attracts each year. It could also be a good book to discuss the Vietnam War and how many lives it affected. When researching Eve Bunting, she said that this was one of her favorite books.
This story gives students an idea of what the wall is like in Washington DC and the many visitors that it attracts each year. It could also be a good book to discuss the Vietnam War and how many lives it affected. When researching Eve Bunting, she said that this was one of her favorite books.
This book is laid out in a horizontal format. The illustrations appear to be done using watercolor, and like in Eve Bunting's book "Gleam and Glow", the faces of the people in the images are slightly blurred. I believe there is a lack of detail in the faces of the people in the illustrations so that the reader can better see themselves in the characters position. The text in the book is incorporated within the illustrations. I believe the author did this in order for the reader to better focus o...more
The Wall is an emotional story of a father and son who visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. They search and search for the grandfathers name and come across various groups of people along the way. The little boy repeatedly asks his father if they've found him yet, and when they do they father depicts an emotional stance and displays his feelings. The little boy shares these feelings at the end when he asks his father why he can't have a grandfather to take him to the lake or button his jack...more
Very heart-warming story about a young boy and his dad, who are visiting theVietnam Veterans Memorial Wall located in Washington DC. The dad finds his dad's name on the wall, the man that the young boy calls his Grandpa. The young boy must have been very small when he died because he tells his dad that he doesn't think his Grandpa will know who he is. The young boy finds this moment very sad and wishes his Grandpa was still here with him.
This book can be used in connection with a social studies...more
This book can be used in connection with a social studies...more
“The Wall” features a boy who with his father tries to find his grandfather’s name on the wall or the Vietnam Veterans memorial in Washington. While at “The Wall” the boys see many different things and people that give the story a somber and mournful mood. He sees a soldier in a wheelchair because he has entirely lost his legs, an elderly couple crying, and a drooping flower. The boy’s father is reverent, for most of the story he remains silent and with his head bowed. Although sad since the boy...more
This is a touching story of a boy and his father looking for the boy's grandfather's name or the father's father name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. As all the war related stories, it is sad to know there was someone killed in a war, and this story is not the exception. The idea and the way Eve Bunting crafted the story are good, but my problem with this story is that she never revealed the name father and son were so vehemently looking on her writing. This means, none of t...more
The Wall – Eve Bunting
Grade: 3-5
Pages: 32
Theme: Vietnam War
Genre: Upper Picture Book
Response: Having been to Washington D.C., I thought this book was pretty touching. That I’m aware of, I didn’t have any relatives pass away from this war, but it still seems to show the importance of remembering for what others have fought so hard for. The illustrations are kind of light and fluffy, if that makes sense. It’s not dark and somber, but still captures the emotion of what the authors trying to deliver...more
Grade: 3-5
Pages: 32
Theme: Vietnam War
Genre: Upper Picture Book
Response: Having been to Washington D.C., I thought this book was pretty touching. That I’m aware of, I didn’t have any relatives pass away from this war, but it still seems to show the importance of remembering for what others have fought so hard for. The illustrations are kind of light and fluffy, if that makes sense. It’s not dark and somber, but still captures the emotion of what the authors trying to deliver...more
This is a very touching picture book. This book is about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington D.C. that displays the names of Vietnam Veterans that were killed in the war. This book is definitely realistic fiction, because many children have relatives that are on that wall, and this war touches the lives of all Americans. This book teaches the importance of this monument, and shows children the sadness of war. I could see that while reading this book to a classroom, the reader/s may...more
Mar 12, 2012
Hilary Yastrum
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Although the mood and tone in this book are very melancholy, I enjoyed reading this book. The boy and his father go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the boy narrates his experience and feelings of his day there. It is a very heartfelt time for the boy, along with all the other families and people visiting that day. We see how sad the boy is for not getting a chance to meet his grandfather, but he knows that he was a brave man who sacrificed for his country. In the book they find his name on...more
A father takes his son to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. to find the name of the father he lost. As the father looks for the name of his own father, the son observes the people he sees who are visiting the memorial. He meets a soldier decorated with medals in a wheelchair, he sees young school children asking questions of their teacher, and people embracing each other, crying for lost loved-ones.
With simple yet descriptive prose, Eve Bunting captures the emotions of what one might expe...more
With simple yet descriptive prose, Eve Bunting captures the emotions of what one might expe...more
This fictional story is written about one moment in a boy and his father's life. They are going to visit the boy's grandfather, but it is only his name written on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall. They search for the grandfather's name among all the other name's of people that have died in the war. Although this is not a true story, we get a sense of what thousands of others who have gone to the wall have done. They finally find his grandfather's name and they copy and trace it onto a piece o...more
This book was a very good children's realistic fiction. Sometimes explaining sad subjects to children can be difficult, but I believe Eve Bunting did it in a fantastic way. The boy and his father visit the wall where his grandpa, a Vietnam veteran, has his name honored at. While they are there, the boy and father notice all of the different emotions going on at this wall. There are people with tears, pictures and flowers all around, people rejoicing family, etc. The boy is a little confused as t...more
"The Wall" is a great and inspiring book about a young boy and his father's visit to the Vietnam War memorial. They go to search for the boy's grandfather's name which is written on the memorial. The father holds back his emotions as they are going through the searching process. At the end, the little boy shares his longing for his grandfather when he asks his dad why he doesn't have a grandfather to go to the lake with or to button his jacket for him.
As a teacher, I would use this book to teac...more
As a teacher, I would use this book to teac...more
The Viet Nam conflict was the war of my young adulthood. Although I had to join the military, I never went to Viet Nam. I have been to the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington D. C. That wall is an emotional experience. This book is too. I have a great respect and debt of gratitude for those who willingly fought in this war and every other war fought to preserve freedom. Sadly though, it seems like every generation has war associated with it. How can this be? Will it never stop? I deeply appreciate t...more
The Wall is a beautiful explanation of the ravages of war, of the torn apart souls left behind, and how we might always remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all. This one is particularly poignant for me, daughter and granddaughter of Vietnam veterans.
*This one will be used in conjunction with All the Broken Pieces
*This one will be used in conjunction with All the Broken Pieces
I mistakenly picked up this book instead of Sis's for the picture book assignment and read it anyway even though I realized my mistake! The book is about a young boy and his father journeying to Washington D.C. to the Vietnam War Memorial. They are going there to make an etching of the boy's grandfather's name. The colors of the book are done primarily in deep grays, blacks, whites, and light/dark blues. The illustrations are done in such a way as to remind one of watercolor paintings. This is a...more
This is a heartwarming story for students in 3rd grade and up due to the content. It is about the Vietnam Memorial. The little boy and his father go to find the name of his grandfather on the wall. As they are there, they see how many names are on the wall, how many people visit it throughout the day and they make a tracing of the grandfather's name on paper. In order to really understand the book, students would need to know about the Vietnam Memorial - some front loading might be necessary. I...more
Eve Bunting is an incredible author of children's literature. Many of her books leave students, and adults too, pondering the subject matter of the book. The Wall is the book that made me an instant fan of Bunting's extensive collection of books. If you've never visited the Wall in DC before, this book will motivate you to do so. It also made me connect, right away, to a painting I had bought and given to my father (who is a Navy veteran of Vietnam). If you haven't seen the painting, titled Refl...more
A young boy observes the Vietnam War Memorial with his father looking for the name of his father who died in the war. Beautiful language and a striking presentation of the wall and the various reactions it elicits from visitors.
A super picture book to introduce reverence for war veterans and those we have lost to war. Bunting's language is poetic and touching.
"Ladder with":
Eli the Good by Silas House
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
If you can find a copy of Kate Larken's CD, MUDDY WATERS,...more
A super picture book to introduce reverence for war veterans and those we have lost to war. Bunting's language is poetic and touching.
"Ladder with":
Eli the Good by Silas House
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
If you can find a copy of Kate Larken's CD, MUDDY WATERS,...more
The principal of my son's elementary school is conducting a "Principal's Book of the Month" program this year. Each student is given a selected book to take home for one day during the month to share with his or her family and then return to school for another student. November's book is The Wall by Eve Bunting.
This beautiful picture book tells the touching story of a boy and his father who visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the boy's grandfather. It's about remembering. It'...more
This beautiful picture book tells the touching story of a boy and his father who visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the boy's grandfather. It's about remembering. It'...more
This is an extremely heartbreaking tale, made ever so clear by the watercolor illustrations. This tale reminds parents’ of the Vietnam War and the turmoil it left so many families in at that time. While the father and son’s visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is bittersweet, it is also comforting to them. The father is very proud to have his father’s name on a wall of such high regard. This a great story for third graders. I would discuss war and how it impacts families/society as a whole. Ad...more
Eve Bunting's "The Wall", a story about a little child and his father's visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is deliberately dreary and dreamlike. The first aspect to suggest this is Ronald Himler's use of coloring. While he does implement bright colors like red and brown, the majority of the colors are either light blue or grey. Many of the character's features seem hazy or distorted, such as the little boy staring into the group of schoolgirls. Lastly, when the characters leave the memorial...more
This is one of my favorite Eve Bunting books. I love her as an author because she ventures out to explore some subjects in ways that I dont see many other authors do. She writes in an easily understandable way and children not only get, but they appreciate her work. In this story, a tale of acceptance and loving who you are and your heritage is her focus. I would share this piece throughout elementary school. In the upper grades, I could use it to help address the topic of war and monuments. In...more
As a 4th grade teacher, I struggled with how to explain the effects of wars to nine and ten year olds. This book is very moving and leads the reader to contemplate long range effects of war. From Library School Journal:
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4-- A boy and his father have come to the Vietnam War Memorial to look for the boy's grandfather's name among those who were killed in the war. They find his name surrounded, but far from lost, in the rows of print that "march side by side, like...more
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4-- A boy and his father have come to the Vietnam War Memorial to look for the boy's grandfather's name among those who were killed in the war. They find his name surrounded, but far from lost, in the rows of print that "march side by side, like...more
This book made me happy and sad at the same time. as I read, I grew anxious and wondered what would happen. I thought it was sweet that the father would take his son to see his grandpa's name on the Vietnam War memorial wall. It made me tear up a little bit when they found his name. It really showed a child's naievety and how innocent they really are. I thought the book was good, although I don't know if I would be able to read it to a classroom of kids. I might have some unhappy people.
Apr 17, 2009
Julie Suzanne
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Descendants of war veterans, Republicans
Recommended to Julie by:
My interest in Eve Bunting books
Shelves:
picture-books,
war
I almost loved this book until I recognized it for the propaganda that it is. I'm not sure that so many "gave their lives for their country" in this war, as many were forced to be killed and to kill for reasons that weren't always clear, right? The child in the book correctly observed that the memorial was a "sad place," but was promptly corrected with the affirmation that he should be proud that his grandfather's name was on the wall, and ultimately, in a second, he was. Yay.
I would have prefer...more
I would have prefer...more
This story was a very sad story, but at the same time I enjoyed to read it. The illustrations in this book are made with watercolors, which were very pretty. When the boy and father walk along the path of the Vietnam veterans memorial they encounter many other individuals morning over their loved ones. Although this book is very sad, it is also filled with so much love from the little boy and his father. The loss of any family member truly has a huge impact on a family as a whole.
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Eve Bunting is an author with more than 250 books. Her books are diverse in age groups, from picture books to chapter books, and topic, ranging from Thanksgiving to riots in Los Angeles. Eve Bunting has won several awards for her works.
Bunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling. In Ireland, “There used to be Shanachies… the shanachie was a storyteller who went from house to ho...more
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Bunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling. In Ireland, “There used to be Shanachies… the shanachie was a storyteller who went from house to ho...more
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