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Peace
A picture book inviting young readers and listeners to consider the concept of “peace” features a rhyming narrative with statements as welcome as they are sometimes surprising (e.g, “Peace is pronouncing your friend’s name correctly … Peace comes from giving far more than you take. / It’s something we work toward, it’ something we make.”) The idea that peace is created by intention gives agency to the book’s audience, providing concrete examples of actions that can matter, whether seemingly simple (a smile, a hug, an apology) or the consideration of big ideas (what is a courageous act, what does it mean to choose peace?), in examples that range from the concrete to metaphorical. In a note, the authors talk about the impact of global conflict on animals in addition to humans, explaining that the animals featured alongside the children in the lush, cozy, comforting illustrations include those that are cultural symbols of peace from countries around the world. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Esteli Meza
Wisconsin authors
Miranda Paul grew up in Green Bay. She currently lives in Bellevue, Wisconsin.
Baptiste Paul was born and raised in Santa Lucia, West Indies. He has lived in Green Bay and currently lives in Bellevue, Wisconsin.
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Agency
Animals (Informational)
Generosity
Kindness
Stories in Rhyme
Diversity subject:
Multicultural General
Publisher:
NorthSouth
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 28
ISBN: 9780735844490
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Paul