# Remembrance Day

A collection of Learning Commons resources and suggested websites for students and their families to use as they reflect on Remembrance Day.

# Remembrance Day

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We observe Remembrance Day on November 11 each year. It is a time to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our freedom and peace. As a Christian community, we come together in reflection and gratitude, remembering those who have given their lives for others, a model of sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus Christ (John 15:13).

We believe this observance allows our students to embody the HCOS Biblical Attributes of Community and Restoration. The Community attribute reminds us that “Students will discover that they have a unique role to play in a living and growing community; they will seek to discover their own gifts and skills, and to affirm the gifts and skills of others.” The Restoration attribute calls us to be "compassionate peacemakers and participants in God's mission to bring about the restoration and reconciliation of all things according to His intention for creation."

During this time of reflection on the sacrifices made for our nation’s freedom, our team has assembled resources to support your family in observing Remembrance Day. As our community pauses to remember, we pray that we may honour those who served and continue to seek ways to fulfill God’s mandate of peace, restoration, and unity.

#### Resources

- [Learning Commons Resources](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/learning-commons-remembrance-day-resources)
- [Website Resources](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/online-resources-F3t)

# Learning Commons Remembrance Day Resources

**Honouring Service, Sacrifice, Courage, and Peace**

Remembrance Day offers an opportunity to honour those who have served, remember those who have sacrificed, and reflect on the impact of war and the importance of peace.

The Learning Commons has curated a selection of eBooks and audiobooks to help students explore these themes through historical accounts, biographies, poetry, and stories.

<p class="callout warning">**Choosing resources:** Some books address difficult wartime experiences, including loss, violence and persecution. Parents and teachers are encouraged to preview resources and support age-appropriate conversations. </p>

<p class="callout success">Explore the full [Remembrance Day collection in Sora](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles) for more eBooks and audiobooks.</p>

<p class="callout info">Browse our recommended titles below by grade range. Grade levels are suggestions, and individual student readiness may vary.</p>

[Grades K–3](#bkmrk-grades-k%E2%80%933%3A-introduc) | [Grades 4–6](#bkmrk-grades-4%E2%80%936%3A-understa) | [Grades 7–12](#bkmrk-grades-7%E2%80%9312%3A-service)

#### Grades K–3: Introducing Remembrance

Gentle introductions to poppies, remembrance, family connections and peace. Some books work especially well as read-alouds.

<table id="bkmrk-finding-winnie-linds" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![Finding Winnie book cover](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/GMlI9S2tO5AdOa9idZHm1gOaEmrayWE--jN0wXna2Xq4oMkEff-azQ5oOqBqwpx0it23OQuNltACXu-_jk8v_CL9kTb8JKJu8fXPyA3A8Iqrfvdy6DaOCR104VOiDmvrkAeK9QVFGpm4b0pr4Bd2KnoXRMSpE8wqDVA8fYHbK-E?purpose=inline)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Finding Winnie](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Lindsay Mattick · Suggested Grades K–3*

A Canadian veterinarian serving in the First World War rescues the bear that would inspire Winnie-the-Pooh. An engaging, gentle introduction to military history.

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<table id="bkmrk-proud-as-a-peacock%2C-" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion book cover](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/0Anw8Lmuijzseow8WVkCv6UxG5ioSWdaW1DermDLYTXqdqVHmhXh-tnXUlE4RVZ1w1dal96jieTBSR_FHA-BNKUz4EKIlDb685f1KGW4DLuz7af2utthmPr6nzBD23fYt6IBYQgwFyYJpakMpmfPXVcJ9OvzxdEw0APkv7-zHl0?purpose=inline)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Jane Barclay · Suggested Grades K–3*

Through animal comparisons, a grandfather helps his grandson understand his memories of wartime service and the meaning of Remembrance Day.

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<table id="bkmrk-the-poppy-lady-barba" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![The Poppy Lady book cover](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/BBilExa0dYTRid4TuWCO0DgQwKqYAhtdVA2LfKmipy6AlAm6UkK8yfkDAfmUAGVKv-sp-yvojpytjpEvMaU9uOFxSyekGBgJkDrUzyeGnpEbNQVn1D1G-SWgPYnxfnnlQWTxOr4dWZAa84ZJ2kZZy-Q3OyXPQKboL7miQeZhEpc?purpose=inline)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [The Poppy Lady](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Barbara E. Walsh · Suggested Grades K–3*

Discover the story of Moina Belle Michael and how the red poppy came to symbolize remembrance and gratitude for veterans.

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<table id="bkmrk-remembrance-day-%28can" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/NMTimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/NMTimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Remembrance Day (Canadian Celebrations)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-remembrance/titles/200063/5670091)

*Heather C. Hudak · Suggested Grades 1–3*

An accessible Canadian introduction to why we observe November 11 and how communities honour those who served.

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<table id="bkmrk-peace-tree-from-hiro" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![Peace Tree from Hiroshima book cover](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-q39b4/images/stencil/2000x2000/products/7893/231430/9784805313473.website__28946.1567532736.jpg?c=2)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-Peace%20tree%20from%20Hiroshima/titles/200063/2259985)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Peace Tree from Hiroshima](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-Peace%20tree%20from%20Hiroshima/titles/200063/2259985)

*Sandra Moore and Kazumi Wilds · Suggested Grades 2–4*

A remarkable bonsai tree connects the history of Hiroshima with a message of friendship and peace. Best shared with adult guidance.

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#### Grades 4–6: Understanding Wartime Experiences

Historical fiction and true stories about how war affected children, families and communities.

<table id="bkmrk-winnie%27s-great-war-l" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/E8fimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/E8fimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Winnie's Great War](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-Winnie%27s%20Great%20War/titles/200063/3742857)

*Lindsay Mattick and Josh Greenhut · Suggested Grades 3–6*

A longer Canadian wartime adventure inspired by the real bear Winnie, with historical details and the perspective of the soldiers who cared for her.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table id="bkmrk-when-the-spirits-dan" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[ ![When the Spirits Dance book cover](https://www.goodminds.com/cdn/shop/products/9781990297298.jpg?v=1644015046) ](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [When the Spirits Dance](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden · Suggested Grades 4–6*

When his father leaves to serve in the Canadian Army during World War II, a young Cree boy learns about courage, family and the meaning of war. Based on Larry Loyie's childhood, this story explores Indigenous military service and traditional Cree knowledge.

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<table id="bkmrk-on-remembrance-day-e" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/EMXimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/EMXimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [On Remembrance Day](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-remembrance%20day/titles/200063/1473549)

*Eleanor Creasey · Suggested Grades 3–6*

Answers students’ questions about Remembrance Day and explores the ways Canadians remember those who served.

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<table id="bkmrk-a-bowl-full-of-peace" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-BrPHy0nL.jpg)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-%20a%20bowl%20full%20of%20peace/titles/200063/5129091)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-%20a%20bowl%20full%20of%20peace/titles/200063/5129091)

*Caren Stelson · Suggested Grades 3–6*

Sachiko Yasui’s family bowl becomes a symbol of hope after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Includes loss and grief; guided reading recommended.

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<table id="bkmrk-the-war-that-saved-m" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/fAyimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/fAyimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [The War That Saved My Life](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-The%20War%20that%20Saved%20My%20Life/titles/200063/1766959)

*Kimberly Brubaker Bradley · Suggested Grades 5–7*

A girl evacuated from London during the Second World War finds safety and a sense of belonging. Includes child abuse and wartime danger.

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<table id="bkmrk-hana%27s-suitcase-kare" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/3BEimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/3BEimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Hana's Suitcase](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-Hana%27s%20Suitcase/titles/200063/1210610)

*Karen Levine · Suggested Grades 5–7*

The investigation of one young Jewish girl’s suitcase brings a deeply personal story of the Holocaust to life. Teacher or parent guidance recommended.

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#### Grades 7–12: Service, Sacrifice and Reflection

Stories of service, underrepresented contributions and the complex consequences of war for older students.

<table id="bkmrk-the-enigma-girls-can" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![The Enigma Girls book cover](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/The-Enigma-Girls-How-Ten-Teenagers-Broke-Ciphers-Kept-Secrets-and-Helped-Win-World-War-II-Scholastic-Focus-Hardcover-9781338749571_34357c63-b8ac-463c-9f2b-209bc4b023de.7f4abdb47e03e37ab56b6c133e541822.jpeg?odnBg=FFFFFF&odnHeight=768&odnWidth=768)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [The Enigma Girls](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Candace Fleming · Suggested Grades 7–10*

Meet ten teenage girls who helped Britain decipher secret messages during the Second World War, revealing young women’s vital behind-the-scenes contributions.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table id="bkmrk-greatcoats-and-glamo" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![Greatcoats and Glamour Boots: Canadian Women at War, 1939–1945 book cover](https://books.google.com/books/content?id=IEVxgte0UxsC&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1&source=gbs_api)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [Greatcoats and Glamour Boots: Canadian Women at War, 1939–1945](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles)

*Carolyn Gossage · Suggested Grades 9–12*

Personal accounts and photographs tell the stories of Canadian women who served in the army, navy and air force during the Second World War.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table id="bkmrk-d-day%3A-untold-storie" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings book cover](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/D-Day-Untold-stories-of-the-Normandy-Landings-inspired-by-20-real-life-people-Hardcover-9781786036278_20d3cfc5-9a6f-4744-8822-c25fcf08b840.e86894dd0d00d1b87188f93fd8a8a0c4.jpeg?odnBg=FFFFFF&odnHeight=640&odnWidth=640)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-D-Day/titles/200063/4824396)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-D-Day/titles/200063/4824396)

*Michael Noble · Suggested Grades 6–9*

Twenty stories inspired by real people help readers understand the Normandy landings, courage under pressure and the realities of battle.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table id="bkmrk-this-place%3A-150-year" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![This Place: 150 Years Retold book cover](https://prairieskygeneralstore.com/cdn/shop/products/914iOOESt7L_1792x.jpg?v=1589214140)](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-This%20Place/titles/200063/4716492)</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [This Place: 150 Years Retold](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-This%20Place/titles/200063/4716492)

*Various Indigenous creators · Suggested Grades 9–12*

An Indigenous-created graphic anthology presenting Canadian history from Indigenous perspectives, including the experiences of a First World War veteran. Mature topics and imagery.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table id="bkmrk-war-poems-siegfried-" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 14px 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 128px; vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 16px 14px 0;">[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/XVsimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/XVsimage.png)

</td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 4px 0 14px 0;">##### [War Poems](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-War%20Poems%20by%20Siegfried%20Sassoon/titles/200063/4287764)

*Siegfried Sassoon · Suggested Grades 9–12*

Poems written from the perspective of a First World War soldier convey the disillusionment, sacrifice and tragedy of trench warfare. Some graphic imagery.

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#### Explore More in Sora

These featured books are a starting point. [Browse the complete Remembrance Day Sora collection](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1854473/titles) for additional books and audiobooks. Some newly selected titles may not appear until they have been added to the collection.

For help choosing a resource that suits your learner, connect with the Learning Commons team.

# Online Resources

<p class="callout warning">Due to the sensitive nature of Remembrance Day topics, we recommend that parents guide their students in conversations while using these suggested resources.</p>

#### Government of Canada

##### Veterans Week

The Government of Canada's website for Veterans Week features [stories about Canadians](https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories) who served their country and made significant contributions to commemoration. Explore the [Canadian Armed Forces around the world](https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/caf-around-the-world) to discover how Canadians continue to defend peace and freedom worldwide. Primary and middle school students would enjoy the [Learning Resources page, ](https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/classroom-materials/learning-resources)which includes various research activities and hands-on resources. Learn more about Indigenous Veterans, who are remembered on November 8 each year, by exploring the [Government of Canada website](https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans) and watching [this vi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EFvJg16EEQ)[deo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EFvJg16EEQ) from the Minister of National Defence.

##### Veteran's Affairs Canada

[Veterans' Week Learning Resources](https://www.gilmore.ca/vacstore/Eng/LearningResource.aspx) **FREE print and digital products!** This includes a mobile app, lesson plans and free poppy seeds, to name a few products. To explore what is available or order some of their **free Veterans’ Week learning products** for students aged 5 to 18, visit their [**online ordering site.**](https://www.gilmore.ca/vacstore/Eng/LearningResource.aspx) Request hard copies for your class at no charge. Digital versions of all of these materials – and much more – are also available on the Government of Canada [website](https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/classroom-materials/learning-resources?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Blast2&utm_id=Learning2025).

#### Canadian War Museum

[Canadian War Museum Remembrance Day Resources](http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibitions/remember/remembranceday_e.shtml) The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history and one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.

#### Flanders Fields Music

On the [Flanders Fields Music website](https://www.flandersfieldsmusic.com/), students can explore the history of the song “In Flanders Fields” by reading about John McCrae, watching videos, and downloading sheet music and MP3 recordings.