The House that Was Build in a Day: Anzac Cottage

On February 12, 1916, two hundred residents of Mount Hawthorn in Perth, Western Australia rallied together to build a cottage over the course of a single day for one of the first wounded ANZAC soldiers to return from the Battle of Gallipoli. Watched by more than 4,000 spectators, 'Anzac Cottage' - as the building became formally known - was opened with great fanfare. This children's book recreates an historic community celebration of the early ANZAC legend using archival photographs and evocative illustrations. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of this unique community event. Anzac Cottage is a moving story of celebration and sacrifice which is still of immense relevance today.