If we don’t have customs and traditions, we don’t have a connection to the past; they are the basis of our discipline and what we believe.
In the second book of Australia Remembers by Allison Paterson readers will start to understand more about traditions and customs within the Australian defence force and how they came to be.
Australia Remembers by Allison Paterson is a well set out non-fiction text that readers of ages 5-14 will enjoy. The information within this book is set out in small sections along with did you knows and fast facts. Real photos of events, customs and traditions throughout Australia sit alongside this information, making it more available for students to gain a deeper understanding of the text and link it to ‘real life’.
Thinking about customs and traditions isn’t something many people think of when they think of the Australian Defence Force but it is filled with information as to why medals are worn by family members, colours of flags and even the names given to different ranks of officers. It even has some great links to musical instruments, animal mascots over the years and the why behind ANZAC biscuits!
This books links in not only with many children’s interests but it can be linked in with many areas of the HASS Australian curriculum through traditions, customs and the history of the ADF. It is also a great source of informative texts and is a great addition to the literacy classroom.
Australia Remembers. Customs and traditions of the Australian Defence Force by Allison Paterson is a book that will add value to any classroom and school library as not only is the Australian Defence Force always an area of interest for many readers, the links made to history make it even more enticing!
Check out Allison Paterson’s website : Australia Remembers 2: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Defence Force (March 2021) – Allison Marlow Paterson AND follow the book tour that is currently bring run by Books on tour
