We have curated a collection of recommended reads for D-Day just for kids, this book list contains fiction and non-fiction.
You can read Community Memories of the War in our guest article!
What Happened When In The World
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Step into ‘What Happened When in the World’, a unique historical atlas for kids and discover the global events that shaped our world.
Watch the key moments in our history unravel on the page in front of you through colourful, illustrated 3D maps. Follow the devastating spread of the black death through Europe, the Roman Empire’s expansion to North Africa and the Middle East, and the impact of World War II on the globe.
This book reveals our history through 60 stunning, specially commissioned historical maps which chart the migration of humans, the spread of the black death, D-day landings and much more.
World War II by Simon Adams
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Discover the turbulent events of World War II – from the Blitz and the Holocaust to the atomic bomb. Eyewitness World War II is the only book on the market to provide the reader with a world-wide perspective of events.
D-Day: 6 June 1944 by Sean Sheehan
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This text tells the dramatic story of one of the largest sea-borne invasions in the history of warfare. It looks at the British, Canadian and U.S. troops who crossed the Canal in assult craft, and fought their way up the Normandy beaches to overcome numerically far superior forces.
D-Day Dog by Tom Palmer
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The last thing Jack wants right now is to go to France for a school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. He hates leaving his beloved dog, Finn, behind and he misses home too much to have any interest in history.
But an unexpected encounter introduces Jack to the true story of English paratrooper Emile Corteil and his dog, Glen – who was not just Corteil’s loyal companion but also his parachuting partner. Before Jack knows it, he’s been gripped by Corteil and Glen’s moving tale, and he will not rest until he discovers their fate on D-Day.
Allies by Alan Gratz
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D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavour in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers. And so people – and kids – across the globe lent their part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. This book explores the teamwork and heroism of those who fought to ensure our enduring freedom.