A Poppy Is to Remember
Illustrated By Ron Lightburn
About this book
How did the bright red poppy that we all wear in November become Canada's symbol of honouring those who fought for our freedom on Remembrance Day?Moving text coupled with stunning illustrations by Governor General's Award-winning artist Ron Lightburn explain the symbolism behind the poppy.
A bonus for teachers is the five-page spread all about the poem, "In Flanders Fields," Canada's wartime and peacekeeping endeavours, and the adoption of the poppy as our Remembrance Day emblem.
Awards
Shortlisted, Shining Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice) 2005
Shortlisted, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award (Atlantic Canada) 2006
Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice 2005
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