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Waging Peace in Picture Books

Cover art for WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR
by Olivier Tallec, illustrated by Olivier Tallec
"It is a truism that children represent the future--engaging stories about conflict resolution are necessary, and this one stands out. (Picture book. 5-10)"
The pointlessness of war, powerfully told despite having no words. Read full book review >
Cover art for PEACEFUL PIECES
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 29, 2011
PEACEFUL PIECES
by Anna Grossnickle Hines, illustrated by Anna Grossnickle Hines
"A poem about two sisters made to stand nose-to-nose until they stop fighting and dissolve into giggles is a truly fine idea—wonder if it would work with world leaders? (Picture book/poetry. 5-10)"
Hines' art is always beautiful; she illustrates her work with astonishing quilts, reproduced full-size, in a variety of designs: In this work she uses black-and-white reverse patterns, mosaic-type images, photographs made into quilt patterns and lots and lots of gorgeous color. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOD’S DREAM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
GOD’S DREAM
by Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
"The noteworthy illustrations include a touching spread showing children of different faiths all praying in their own way and attractive endpapers with a patchwork of African patterned fabrics. (Picture book/religion. 3-8)"
Archbishop Tutu shares his philosophy in simple but eloquent words intended for young children, accompanied by Pham's appealing illustrations of sweet-faced children of different ethnicities. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007
Kirkus Star WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA
by Alice Walker, illustrated by Stefano Vitale
"Children deserve to see this, and adults need to be ready to discuss it with them. (Picture book. 5-10)"
How do you answer the question implied in this title? Read full book review >
Cover art for CAN YOU SAY PEACE?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2006
CAN YOU SAY PEACE?
by Karen Katz, illustrated by Karen Katz
"Best suited for one-on-one sharing or for small groups to pore over with a caregiver, this timely primer on nonviolence works in its simplicity. (pronunciation guides, note, map) (Picture book. 3-6)"
Using the United Nations International Day of Peace as a launching pad, the nursery-school set travels around the globe to learn how to say the word "peace" in 11 languages. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LIBRARIAN OF BASRA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2005
THE LIBRARIAN OF BASRA: A TRUE STORY FROM IRAQ
by Jeanette Winter, illustrated by Jeanette Winter
"Created with strength and courage, like Alia's devotion to the books in her charge. (author's note) (Picture book/nonfiction. 5-9)"
Living history is not always sweet, but Winter, who has made beauty from contemporary horror in September Roses (p. 815) does it anew. Read full book review >