The Worn-Out Flag: A Patriotic Children's Story of Respect, Honor, Veterans, and the Meaning Behind the American Flag

by Karen Bowen, Olha Tkachenko (Illustrator)

Overview

A captivating picture book with vivid, realistic illustrations that evoke Americana nostalgia, this book transports readers into a world where respect, patriotism, and understanding flow generously.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989242313
Publisher:	Karen Bowen Books
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	36
Sales rank:	658,131
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Karen Bowen holds a master's degree in advanced teaching and a bachelor's degree in business administration. She is an accomplished educator with over two decades of teaching experience, primarily in first grade. She is a single mother of a Marine and knows firsthand the dedication of those who risk their lives to serve our country and the feelings of the family members who miss them. For most of Karen's childhood, she actively participated in Scouting and in a flag retirement ceremony. Now retired, she reads to her grandchildren, walks with them through the Cascade Mountains, and writes children's books. She is actively involved with her church and Bible studies.

Olha Tkachenko was born in Ukraine and graduated from the School of Fine Arts, where she studied classical drawing, painting, sculpture, and art history.Karen chose Olha as her illustrator because she fell in love with her beautiful colored pencil drawings and the realistic look of her characters.