A Day to Remember
Each year on 25 April, the nation stops to remember.
This is the history of that day.
This beautiful picture book traces the story of Anzac Day through the last century. From those who first stood in silence at dawn, and wore rosemary or poppies for remembrance, to children of today who wear their grandparents' medals, an ever-increasing number in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world pause to remember the first Anzacs landing at Gallipoli.
This is the history of that day.
This beautiful picture book traces the story of Anzac Day through the last century. From those who first stood in silence at dawn, and wore rosemary or poppies for remembrance, to children of today who wear their grandparents' medals, an ever-increasing number in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world pause to remember the first Anzacs landing at Gallipoli.
Look at the cover
What is the man looking at?
Who might he be looking for on the wall of remembrance?
Who do you think the little girl is?
What are they remembering?
What might the little girl be doing in a few year's time?
Who might he be looking for on the wall of remembrance?
Who do you think the little girl is?
What are they remembering?
What might the little girl be doing in a few year's time?
Reading the book
This book is a non-fiction book. What does that mean?
It has been written in the form of a picture book, to make it easier for us to understand.
Teachers, read from the beginning, choosing the bits that will help the students understand the history of Anzac Day and why we commemorate it.
It has been written in the form of a picture book, to make it easier for us to understand.
Teachers, read from the beginning, choosing the bits that will help the students understand the history of Anzac Day and why we commemorate it.
After Reading
Knowing all you do about Anzac Day, do you think we should continue to celebrate Anzac Day in Australia?
Have a discussion about this question.
Perhaps children could write down reasons for and against celebrating Anzac Day. Perhaps children could take one side of the argument and try to persuade others about their point of view.
Have a discussion about this question.
Perhaps children could write down reasons for and against celebrating Anzac Day. Perhaps children could take one side of the argument and try to persuade others about their point of view.