The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 11,2021 | 18 Ted Arnott, M.PP. Wellington - Halton Hills 1-800-265-2366 www.tedarnottmpp.com » Remembrance DAY... By Jane Muller There are many books for kids that relate to conflict and peace. Here are a few that will open their eyes to true stories, inspirational people and acts of kindness. By Sandrine Mirza, illustrator Le Duo Meet Albert Einstein, a Nobel Prize-winning physi- | cist who used his fame to al speak out against nuclear weapons; Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, who stood up for the right to education and survived agunshot wound to her head; and Pablo Picasso, who created extraordinary paintings to promote peace and raise awareness of the atrocities of war. They are among the 40 dreamers, leaders and fighters for our rights introduced in this inspirational book. Ages 7 to 10 - Publisher Wide Eyed Editions - $17.99 hardcover the First World War who experiences an unfor- gettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting ear- lier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and gathered to celebrate the holi- day. As the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. The story is brought to life with detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. Ages 8 to 12 - Publisher Abrams Books - $23.95 hardcover By Kathy Kacer, ‘Mostator Jutiana Kolesova Based on a true story, read- ers are taken back to 1943 as the Second World War rages. Jews living in Greece are in danger from the Nazis and one Jewish family seeks the help of Princess Alice. A real-life hero, Alice was the mother of the United Kingdom's Prince Philip. The book is a celebration of her kindness and bravery. It includes a special section, with photographs, about Princess Alice. Ages 7 to 10 - Publisher Second Story Press — $18.95 hardcover 200m for One More By Monique Polak This touching story follows a Montreal family that takes in a brings with him his story and a ew perspective of the war to the family, especially 12-year-old Rosetta. Ages 11 to 12 - Publisher, Lerner Publishing Group -— $8.99 US paperback Norm !&|Floyd'Foster Owners/Operators 4 Lc es s, Fron End Alignment; ‘ABS, U-+t By Bryan Perrett In the “My Story” series, readers are taken into the personal world of teenage boys facing adversity. Written in first-person format and set in different periods of history this edition features Peter Rogers, who served as signalman on the HMS Arum from 1939 to 1945. The son of a sailor whose own ship had been tor- pedoed off the coast of Ireland, he is called up to join the navy. Rich in detail, Peter's voice engages readers in this well-researched novel. Ages 9 to 12 — Publisher Scholastic Canada - $6.99 paperback ietiageey =the Secret Life of Sf igi) By Michael Noble, ilusteator Alexander Mostov This book explores the lives of tion from their enemies. Personal accounts and tes- timonies from spies all over the world and through- out history are presented, bringing key moments in history to life for young readers. Ages 9 to 12 ~ Publisher, Wide Eyed Editions - $24.99 hardcover ~~ Engine Diagnostics, “Auto Sales} nt End Specialists, Used, Cars Street North; ‘Acton | Tel. 519-8 _ B53-4144-F