I first chose this book because of the author, Eve Bunting. She writes in a way that my third grade students can understand. Then I chose it because it was about the Vietnam War Memorial, a lesser known war/memorial.I previewed the book while I was at Morning Duty. I had tears in my eyes as I read it! So touching. Thoughtful illustrations.Then I read it to my third graders. They were silent. They were moved. It was wonderful!Great for sequencing. Great for discussion. Great for 8 year olds!