A touching Memorial Day story about love, remembrance, and the special meaning of red poppies.
Young Shirley Poppy visits her beloved grandparents to learn why poppies are worn to honor fallen soldiers. Along the way, she discovers how remembrance keeps love alive in our hearts and connects generations through memory, kindness, and gratitude.
A Story Rooted in Remembrance
Inspired by real traditions of remembrance and the enduring symbol of the red poppy, The Little Poppy Who Learned to Remember introduces children to the meaning behind Memorial Day in a gentle and heartfelt way.
Through family, storytelling, and shared memories, readers are invited to explore how love continues to speak through remembrance long after a voice is gone.
Sharing Stories That Matter
This book was created to help families, classrooms, and communities talk about remembrance in a way that is meaningful, hopeful, and accessible for young readers.
With warmth and compassion, The Little Poppy Who Learned to Remember encourages conversations about gratitude, service, love, and the importance of honoring those who came before us.
The Meaning of the Poppy
Love Can Build a Bridge of Memory
The red poppy has long stood as a symbol of remembrance, honoring those who gave their lives in service to others. This story expands on that tradition with a message children and families can carry with them every day:
When we remember someone with love, they remain close to us in our hearts.
The book embraces the idea that memory is the way love speaks when words can no longer be heard — a quiet but powerful connection that reaches across time, generations, and borders.
Discover the Story Behind the Poppy
Join Shirley Poppy on a heartfelt journey of remembrance and discover how even the quietest acts of love can leave a lasting impact.
Explore the book, meet the author, and learn more about the enduring meaning of the red poppy.
My True Only
Written by Carl Gincley & Shawn Gallaway
Dedicated to England and to Love, Human and Divine.
I wrote My True Only to include the 3 major aspects of love: Love of God, love of country and love of partner. These universal themes come through the lyrics and music. My True Only is a gift to England, in honor of the great friendship shared between England and America.