The Poppy Story Book is a beautiful, full-colour illustrated, paperback book aimed at children aged 4-7 years old and tells the story of the Poppy and Remembrance, with particular reference to Scotland.
The book is based around the famous poem, In Flanders Fields written by Lt Col John McCrae (Canadian WW1 doctor, soldier and poet) which prompted the use of the poppy as the national symbol of Remembrance after the First World War (1914 -1918). The book is designed to help adults and teachers explain the impact and significance of past and recent conflicts and the importance of the poppy from a Scottish perspective.
The evocative and accessible illustrations within the book are by Alfredo Belli, who has illustrated many books such as Speed Bonnie Boat, charting Bonnie Prince Charlie’s flight from Culloden over the sea to the safe shelter on the Isle of Skye and Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
We hope The Poppy Story Book will create opportunities for inter-generational engagement, whereby older family members can discuss with young people their or other family member’s experiences of conflict, either as a combatant or a civilian speaking about how they were impacted. Postage fee included in price.
The paperback version of The Poppy Story book, ideal for 4-7 year olds,
is now available to buy at £6.99 (+ £2 postage).
If you are a Scottish school but do not have this book in your school library please email [email protected]
If you are a parent or youth group you can buy The Poppy Story Book for £6.99 (+ postage) by emailing [email protected] or buy it on-board our Bud Truck as it tours around the country over the next 4 years.
We hope The Poppy Story Book will create opportunities for inter-generational engagement, whereby older family members can discuss with young people their or other family member’s experiences of conflict, either as a combatant or a civilian speaking about how they were impacted.