Poppy Day (Special Days)

by RosemaryMoore (Author), HelenaCurtis (Illustrator)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.49

  The book describes some of the terrible events of World Wars I and II and explains the reason for choosing November 11th as the day of remembrance. It also explains how the poppy came to be chosen as a symbol and who was responsible for organising the first poppy day.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $5.88

  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.