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Don't You Know There's a War On?

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I am a retired first grade teacher who grew up during WWII. This book is an accurate account of all the things that young children heard, saw, thought about, and participated in during this historical event. Reading it to my classes each December 7 brought back memories and tears that I had forgotten. The children were spellbound and full of questions as I read aloud, often using war mementoes-dog tags, a silver ID bracelet, ration stamps, uniform patches, saving stamps bought in school, balls of chewing gum wrappers, etc.- to help describe this time in history. The reading of this book encouraged many children to go home and question their grandparents, often finding that their grandfathers served in WWII. The book led to map studies of countries involved. I can't begin to tell you how important this book is to children who are just beginning to learn about our country. I was invited by a fifth grade teacher to present Don't You Know There's A War On? to her class. They loved it! This book should take it's place with other children's classics in every library and become a "must read" as part of a child's education about this country and its brave and patriotic citizens.

This book looks at a boy's experience during WWII. I think it is not only a good history book but also current events. With a war going on right now it gave us lots to talk about. How does it feel to have your dad away at war? Your brother? Another family member? What do you say to people who have lost family members in a war? What can we do to help? While this book does not have the answers it does give you some things to talk about. I have it recommended for ages 4-7 years.