Poppy Day by Katie Dicker
Explaining the origins of Poppy Day, why people wear poppies on Poppy Day, who thought of the idea, and who makes them, this book gives a brief, simple history of the world wars, and why it is important to remember those who died. It is part of a series which uses a light-hearted storytelling approach to help the reader understand the history of the event, and which explains why the events are still celebrated today, and what they involve.
This excellent book tells that story [of poppy day] in words, photos and artwork..From the first Poppy Day, in 1921, to today's ceremony at the Cenotaph, the facts are presented simply and clearly. It's good to see a book on this subject for young children. * Manchester Evening News, Nov 00 *
Katie Dicker is a writer and editor who has worked in publishing for over 15 years. She has a degree in politics and philosophy and specialises in children's educational publishing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750220422 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750220422 |
| Title | Poppy Day |
| Author | Katie Dicker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 1997-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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