What Are We Fighting For?: Poems About War

This book would be an asset to any family or school which wants their children to think deeper about the meaning of war, the impact of war, the emotions of war. It covers the feelings of soldiers, loved ones left behind, animals, black fighters from the US still suffering prejudice and more. Very accessible, moving and important. Probably best suited to upper primary, some poems are longer with more to delve into and some are short enough to read over a short session (registration, say). Recommended.

Really disappointed with this book. Bought it to supplement war unit. Poems quite basic and as the children in my class highlighted- they could write better.

Amazing book

Love this book, will be using it in class

Wonderful and thought provoking, my Y 4 class really enjoyed reading from this book.

My daughter loves the book

A good range of poems to engage children when read out loud in classroom.

An amazing selection of poems and drawings. Some of which, I found very moving. I would recommend these poems to everyone.