The ANZAC Puppy

The ANZAC Puppy
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Children's stories, New Zealand
ISBN: 9781775430971

In the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy was born. This fictional story was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World War 1. The Anzac Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love.

Anzac Ted

Anzac Ted
Author: Belinda Landsberry
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1775592065

My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day

My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day
Author: Catriona Hoy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008
Genre: Anzac Day
ISBN: 9780734410368

This picture book for the very young is a simple, moving look at Anzac Day through the eyes of a little girl. She goes to the pre-dawn Anzac Day service with her father where they watch the girl s grandfather march in the parade. This beautifully illustrated book explains what happens on Anzac Day and its significance in terms a young child can understand It is an excellent introduction to this highly venerated ceremony, and poignantly addresses the sentiments aroused by the memory of those who gave their lives for their country.

Meet... the ANZACs

Meet... the ANZACs
Author: Claire Saxby
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0857981943

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including our brave Anzac soldiers. Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It is the name given to the Australian and New Zealand troops who landed at Gallipoli in World War I. The name is now a symbol of bravery and mateship. From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to Douglas Mawson, the Meet ... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history.

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac Biscuits
Author: Phillip Cumings
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9781761129827

Rachel is in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father is in the trenches, cold and afraid. When Rachel makes biscuits for her father, she adds the love, warmth and hope that he needs. This is a touching story of a family torn apart by war but brought together through the powerful simplicity of Anzac Biscuits.

Wandi

Wandi
Author: Favel Parrett
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2021-09-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0734420641

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S AWARD, INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022 LONGLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, ABIA AWARDS 2022 A young cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden. This is where he meets his first Human, and begins his long journey to becoming the most famous dingo in the world. He will never see his mountain home again, or his family. But it is his destiny to save alpine dingoes from extinction, and he dreams of a time when all cubs like him can live in the wild in safety, instead of facing poison and bullets and hatred. A children's literary classic in-the-making from one of Australia's most-loved authors.

Simpson and His Donkey

Simpson and His Donkey
Author: Mark Greenwood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011
Genre: World War, 1914-1918
ISBN: 9781921529627

The heroic story of one man and a donkey - and the strange twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC.

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget
Author: Kerry Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1460700600

This #1 bestselling picture book will help even the very young understand the significance of ANZAC Day My granddad says there are two types of days: those you want to remember and those you want to forget ... A young boy visits his granddad and thinks about the important days in his life: his first day of school, playing soccer with his team, the day his baby sister was born. Yet through the illustrations the reader sees a parallel story of the grandfather's experiences at war: wearing his brand-new soldier's uniform, with his fellow diggers in the field, looking at a photo of the baby he's never met. With illustrations from two extraordinary talents, Isobel Knowles and Benjamin Portas, this powerful story from author Kerry Brown will help even young children understand the significance and importance of our national days of remembrance. PRAISE FOR LEST WE FORGET: 'This clever and touching picture book bridges the generation gap with a way for young children to relate to the experiences of older family members ... a simple, cleverly constructed book that is ideal for both home and the classroom' -- Kids' Book Review 'This is highly recommended for all readers ... a great way to introduce a unit on Gallipoli or World War 1 in the classroom.' -- ReadPlus 'an engaging way to introduce children to the trials and tribulations of war at a level they can understand' -- Canberra Times

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Author: Alva Sachs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Fathers and sons
ISBN: 9780979638015

Justin, Mario, and Marcus are best friends. Saturday is their favorite day. This Saturday is different. What happened? What are they going to do?