Henry B Fanshaw is no ordinary teddy bear. In fact, he travelled the world with the Royal New Zealand Air Force's No. 75 Squadron - one of New Zealand's most famous air force squadrons - which served around the world, in places like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Before that, they had fought in the Second World War.
Henry remembers the brave airmen who risked their lives for their country, including the famous Kiwi pilot Jimmy Ward who received the Victoria Cross for climbing out on the wing of a plane in mid-flight to put out a fire.
Today Henry resides at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Illustrated by Adele Jackson.
Children's Picture Book - hardback, 32 Pages - RRP: NZ$ 24.99
ISBN Number: 9781988538631
The story behind the story
The day I learned of Henry Fanshaw's existence, I knew instantly that his story needed to be told. Henry was the mascot of the Royal New Zealand Air Force 75 Squadron and flew with them around the world. i remember the moment I thought, "Goodness, if that bear could talk, he'd have some great stories to tell!" So I gave him his voice.
Reviews
For kids and big kids who enjoy a war story and the extra facts that give background to it. Stories like these are important. The men's sacrifice needs to be retold so their lives and missions aren't forgotten and to remind us war rarely has happy endings.
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This is informative and an enjoyable read. The illustrations have a retro feel to them with muted colours and images reflecting the 1940’s. I love the end papers with the fields at the front with the shadow of the plane flying overhead, and the clouds at the back. Also at the back are facts about the different planes and some of the important people at the time. Certainly a book to recommend to students wanting to know about World War Two and one of New Zealand’s most famous squadrons.
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This is informative and an enjoyable read. The illustrations have a retro feel to them with muted colours and images reflecting the 1940’s. I love the end papers with the fields at the front with the shadow of the plane flying overhead, and the clouds at the back. Also at the back are facts about the different planes and some of the important people at the time. Certainly a book to recommend to students wanting to know about World War Two and one of New Zealand’s most famous squadrons.
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