Mijn opa marcheert op ANZAC-dag

The soft illustrations perfectly capture the quiet solemnity of the dawn service, and my daughter asks to read it every night. It explains the marching and poppies in a way that's made her curious to learn more.

My four-year-old sat completely still during the pre-dawn service scene, which has never happened before. The simple language really captures a child's perspective on such a serious day, and the illustrations are lovely without being too heavy.

The rhythm of the simple text mirrors the steady march of the parade, making it easy for my young niece to follow along. We read it together before our own dawn service, and she kept pointing at the little girl in the illustrations. A lovely way to share the story with a child without it being too h