Brothers in arms : a true World War II story of Wojtek the bear and the soldiers who loved him / written by Susan Hood ; illustrated by Jamie Green.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : Harper, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First editionDescription: 48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- cartographic image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780063064768
- 0063064766
- Wojtek (Bear), 1942-1963 -- Juvenile literature
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Poland -- Juvenile literature
- Poland. Armia -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Poland. Armia -- Mascots -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Bears -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Brown bear -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Animals -- War use -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Iran -- Juvenile literature
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy -- Juvenile literature
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 940.5412 H777 | Available | 33111011035652 | ||||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie.
Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub (yes, an actual wild bear!) when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek quickly became a beloved and important member of the Polish II Corps. Together with his brothers in arms, Wojtek helped his friends turn the tide of World War II.
This incredible true story teaches young readers about the history of World War II while also underscoring the life-changing power of teamwork and the enduring bonds of friendship and love in the face of adversity.
The picture book includes extensively researched back matter based on interviews with the soldiers and their descendants, photographs, additional resources, further reading, and more!
Includes bibliographical references.
"War heroes come in many shapes and sizes. They can be tall or short, old or young. During World War II, one war hero was ... a bear! He was all alone, an orphan. Until he found his ... brothers in arms" -- Book jacket flap.
Ages 4 and up.