I consider this one of the best books ive read in the past five years. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from hitlers rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the japanese in 1945. On this list youll find historical fiction to give context for the time period and convey what it really felt like for fighters on the front lines, kids and families back home, and jews in hiding or sent to concentration camps. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. Discover the best childrens military books in best sellers. It involved many of the worlds countries why did the second world war start. Common sense media editors help you choose world war ii books for kids.
The second world war was traumatic and frightening for children, and those. Fiction, young adult and true stories 60 outstanding books about world war ii. Check out these 12 amazing novels about world war 2. These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history. World war 2 for kids primary homework help for kids. Buy the story of the second world war for children by peter chrisp isbn. All of my children are finally old enough to play at the park or pool.
Looking for the title of a book i gave my son over 30 years ago. Later the river threatens the town and the pows help stack sand bags. My 7 year old nephew is a history buff and i purchased this for him for his wwii themed birthday. Gift ideas in world war ii history any department books. More than seventy years ago, the second world war, which lasted for. The second world war was started by germany in an unprovoked attack on poland. Sarah, a ten yearold girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the french police. That said, i did finish it and i enjoyed the story so i do recommend it if your 10 15 year old kiddo is interested in world war ii or if youre keen to help him or her understand what happened. Men and their impossible mission to save the worlds great art from the nazis. Drawing a person with my 2yearold preschool lesson. Purchased as a gift for a 10 year old who has been learning about wwii in history. So im going to choose another couple of ya books too.
To mark the 70th anniversary of ve day, childrens authors including shirley hughes, michael morpurgo, sf said, piers torday and katherine rundell, together with childrens books site members. Now more than ever, kids want to know about our countrys great struggles during world war ii. Best childrens books about world war ii 19391945 253. On this list youll find historical fiction to give context for the time period and convey what it.