Christmas in the Trenches
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 32
Published: 2006
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"Christmas in the Trenches" by John McCutcheon tells the poignant story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I. In the midst of brutal conflict, soldiers from opposing sides, inspired by the spirit of the holiday, laid down their arms to exchange greetings and share a moment of humanity. Through the powerful imagery of shared songs, gifts, and a temporary ceasefire, the narrative captures the hope and camaraderie that can transcend even the fiercest of battles, highlighting the universal desire for peace and connection amidst despair. It is a heartfelt reminder of the power of compassion in dark times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .
Henri Sorensen is a Danish artist who has illustrated over 20 books for children, including I Love You As Much . , The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark ; and Christmas in the Trenches . His work can be found in The Very Best Children's Book Illustration, published by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Risskov, Denmark, with his wife and two daughters.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Grammy Award - Audiobook
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category by the Grammy Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.