Waging Peace in Picture Books (page 2)

Cover art for WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2007

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 >

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 >

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2012

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 >

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Waging Peace in Picture Books (page 2)