Six children's books about war are arranged on a table with a red poppy flower, highlighting the significance of Remembrance Sunday. Titles include "Soldier Dog," "ANZAC Boys," "War Horse," and others.

Explaining the significance of Remembrance Sunday

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Explaining the significance of Remembrance Sunday is something most teachers will be planning for, across all age ranges, in schools during November. Your local Schools’ Library Service can provide a wealth of resources to support schools with their Remembrance Day lessons and reflections.

  • Non -fiction books on the reasons behind Remembrance Sunday and the history of the First World War and other conflicts.
  • Local history – stories of local people, war memorials and connections.
  • Poetry books including poetry of the great war poets. 
  • Fiction – picture books and longer novels to suit all abilities to help children understand and empathise with previous generations. 
  • Artefact collections – items to handle and look at to help bring the history alive.
  • Art books and posters

A wide range of age appropriate books and resources for all key stages, carefully chosen by SLS Librarians are available to borrow for Remembrance Week. Contact your local SLS this November.

Four children’s books about Remembrance Day and Poppy Day, offering an explanation of their significance, are arranged on a light wooden table.
A collection of children's books about World War One, including "Archie's War" and "Black Poppies," displayed on a table, offering explanation and insight into the significance of Remembrance Sunday.
A book opened to a page showing a war memorial, with three pamphlets about Liverpool’s war history and a red poppy flower placed on the table, highlighting the significance of Remembrance Sunday.
Four books about World War I poetry are arranged on a wooden surface, alongside a red poppy flower, highlighting the significance of Remembrance Sunday.
Three children's books about World War I are arranged on a table, with a red poppy flower placed in front of them to highlight the significance of Remembrance Sunday.
Six children's and young adult books about war are arranged on a table with a red poppy flower in the center, highlighting the significance of Remembrance Sunday. The covers feature soldiers, animals, and war-related imagery.
A collection of World War I memorabilia, including newspapers, photos, a gas mask, a lantern, a medal, a poppy, letters, and a commemorative plaque displayed on a gray surface—highlighting the significance of Remembrance Sunday.
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Wirral Schools' Library Service (SLS) is a council service for maintained primary and special schools in Wirral. In addition, as part of Wirral Traded Services for Schools, Wirral SLS offers the opportunity for local primary academies and independent primary schools to buy into the service. Enquiries are also welcome from schools in the wider area (Merseyside and North Wales border) where local authorities do not provide a local Schools' Library Service.

We also offer a Year 7 Transition Service available for secondary schools.