Where the Poppies Now Grow: questions to ask and activities to try
Ben and Ray are friends who go to war together. Where the Poppies Now Grow is a rhyming picture book about friendship and remembering the First World War.
What age is it for? Where the Poppies Now Grow is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Friendship, the First World War and remembrance.
Where the Poppies Now Grow (Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- Friendship, the First World War and remembrance
Read it around Remembrance Day. Talk simply about war and why we wear poppies.
What it helps with
- Remembrance and the First World War
- Friendship and loyalty
- Courage
- History
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who were Ben and Ray?”
- “What did they do as children?”
- “Where did they go?”
- “How did they help each other?”
- “Why do we wear poppies?”
- “Who do we remember?”
5-minute activities to try together
Paper poppy
Make a paper poppy for Remembrance Day.
Two minutes
Talk about why people keep a silence on Remembrance Day.
Free printables: Where the Poppies Now Grow worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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