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Werry, Philippa, 1958-

Anzac Day : the New Zealand story : what it is and why it matters / Philippa Werry. - Auckland, N.Z. : New Holland, 2013. - 64 pages; illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

The Gallipoli Campaign -- New Zealand at war, 1914-18 -- Remembering our war dead -- Anzac Day, then and now -- In war and peace.

"This book exposes the rich history behind Anzac Day, seeking to answer the many questions children often ask their parents and teachers around the 25th of April every year. It covers all aspects of Anzac Day, from the Gallipoli Campaign and the Great War, right through to the format of the commemorative services held annually throughout the country. The author identifies important memorials around New Zealand, examines the national anthem, the tradition of Anzac biscuits and the Last Post, Reveille music, plus much more. She also offers websites and projects for further study. The thoroughly researched information is presented alongside numerous images, both historic and contemporary, giving children a very clear view of the significance and background to Anzac Day"--Publisher information. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

2014 LIANZA Children's Book Awards Finalist.

ISBN: 9781869663803 (pbk.) 1869663802 (pbk.)

Subjects--Meeting Names:
World War (1914-1918)

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1914-1918

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Anzac Day--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1914-1918--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey)--History, Military--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns --Turkey --Gallipoli Peninsula --Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.426