Bessie's War takes a look at the part women on the home front played in the First World War. 

Bessie is frustrated because her brothers and father are off fighting the war and she is stuck at home feeling like she can offer no help. When she discovers that the soldiers need socks she enlists the help of her whole class to knit socks for the war.

Suitable for: Early childhood (0-6 years); Younger children (7-12 years).

Details: Children's book (picture book), published 2023.

Format: Hard cover, illustrations, 32 pages.

Dimensions: 28.7 cm (h) x 21.6 cm (w) x 0.8 cm (d) / 340 grams.