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• Mira and Baku

  Truuvert, Sara,

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  With the help of a magical friend, a young girl searches for her missing father in this poignant story set during Japanese internment in World War II. It's a week until Mira's birthday, and she's getting worried. Where is Papa? He has never missed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Midnight

  Greenwood, Mark, 1958-

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  Guy Haydon raised and trained Midnight from the time she was a foal. The two had such a strong bond that when World War I broke out, Lieutenant Haydon slipped away from the frontlines of Gallipoli on an Egypt-bound ship to reunite with his horse.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Poppy Is to Remember

  Patterson, Heather, 1945-

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  The text is simple and is combined with stunning paintings by award winning illustrator Ron Lightburn. The familiar poem, "In Flanders Fields," is included, along with information about the symbolism and history of the poppy and Remembrance Day -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Bear in War

  Innes, Stephanie,

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  In an account based on a true story, a teddy bear now in the Canada War Museum recounts life in wartime, how the daughter of Lieutenant Lawrence Browning Rogers sent him to her father overseas during World War I, and how he was returned following…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigenous Peoples in the World Wars

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  Discusses the role of Indigenous soldiers during World War I and World War II as well as how they were treated when they arrived back home to Canada.

• The Scout

  Tommy Prince

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  The Scout is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history--some already well known and others who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code

  a Navajo Code Talker's Story

  Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-

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  This powerful picture book biography contains backmatter, including a timeline and a portion of the Navajo code, and also depicts the life of an original Navajo code talker, while capturing the importance of heritage.

• We Will Remember Them

  the Story of Remembrance Day

  Williams, S.,

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  Produced in partnership with the Royal British Legion , this beautifully illustrated book explains to children why it's important to remember the service and sacrifice of so many men and women from every background, who ensured our freedoms and way…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Poppies Grow

  a World War I Companion

  Granfield, Linda

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  With photos, memorabilia, and anecdotes, Linda Granfield brings us face-to-face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country These painstakingly-gathered bits and pieces are remnants of conflict on a scale never before…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Eleventh Hour

  Goldstyn, Jacques

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  The Eleventh Hour is a story about life, death, and the horrors and futility of war.

• Remembrance Day

  Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

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  Discusses the history of Remembrance Day, why it is an important holiday, and the ceremonies that take place across Canada.

• The Vimy Oaks

  a Journey to Peace

  Granfield, Linda

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  Vimy Ridge is considered Canada's greatest First World War victory, although its toll was devastating. This moving book, filled with beautiful artwork, and archival photos contextualizes a Canadian soldier's experience in the Great War while…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Remembrance Day

  Creasey, Eleanor

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  An exploration of Canadian Remembrance Day history, customs, and traditions.

• The Enemy

  a Book About Peace

  Calì, Davide, 1972-

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  After watching an enemy for a very long time during an endless war, a soldier finally creeps out into the night to the other man's hole and is surprised by what he finds there.

• The Map of Good Memories

  Nuño, Fran, 1973-

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  Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every park, every corner of the city. When the war broke out, Zoe, like many others, had to say goodbye to her home and leave without knowing when she might return. Zoe has so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yellow Butterfly

  a Story From Ukraine

  Shatokhin, Oleksandr,

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  A wordless picture book portrayal of war through the eyes of a young girl who finds hope in the symbolism of yellow butterflies against a pure blue sky. Using the colors of his national flag, Oleksandr Shatokhin has created a deeply emotional…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When Spring Comes to the DMZ

  Yi, Ŏk-pae

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  Grandfather returns each year to the demilitarized zone, the barrier--and accidental nature preserve--that separates families that live in North and South Korea.

• Standing Up Against Hate

  How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII

  Farrell, Mary Cronk

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  Standing Up Against Hate tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II. They quickly discovered that they faced as many obstacles in the armed forces as they did…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Uncle Is Coming Tomorrow

  Mąana Viene Mi T̕o

  Santana, Sebastián, 1977-

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  By a closed door, a child waits for his uncle, who is coming to stay. As he waits, he imagines all the fun things they'll do when he arrives: his uncle can teach him how to block a penalty shot and the boy can show him how well he is doing in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Day War Came

  Davies, Nicola, 1958-

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  A moving, poetic narrative and child-friendly illustrations follow the heartbreaking, ultimately hopeful journey of a little girl who is forced to become a refugee.