War

Jose Jorge Letria, Andre Letria

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GREYSTONE BOOKS
01 December 2021

Children's & Educational; Picture books; Social issues: war & conflict issues (Children's&YA)

Series: Aldana Libros

Age range 9 to 12

An award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war.

A recipient of the prestigious Nami Concours prize, this remarkable book of striking, often surreal illustrations and sparse prose reveals the many sides of war: where it comes from, how it creeps up on us, and how it destroys everything in its wake. During a time when wars are fought around the world, this evocative and bold interpretation may serve as a vehicle for difficult yet necessary discussions among readers of all ages.

As Deborah Ellis, author of theBreadwinnerseries, says: ""'If children are old enough to be bombed, they are old enough to read about it.'

By: Jose Jorge Letria
Illustrated by: Andre Letria
Imprint: GREYSTONE BOOKS
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 184mm,
ISBN: 9781771647267
ISBN 10: 1771647264
Series: Aldana Libros
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 December 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

JOSE JORGE LETRIA is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of children's books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal. ANDRE LETRIA has worked as an illustrator since 1992. He's won several awards, including an Award of Excellence for Illustration from the Society for News Design. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

Reviews for War

A 2022 USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK A 2022 BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK HONOR PICTURE BOOK TITLE The frank but thoughtful wording and masterfully abstracted illustrations will provide an opportunity for caregivers to broach the heavy subject matter in a safe environment....powerful. -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review Searing indictment of war....powerful...the words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war. -Booklist A sobering look at the consequences-and futility-of war. -Let's Talk Picture Books What is war? This stunning story uses creative illustrations and little verbiage to share the origins and stealthiness of war and how to share the difficult concept with kids. -TinyBeans A book for children that may offer them a way to verbalize the impact of war to those of us who have been lucky enough to not experience it....Haunting. Dark, surreal, and incredibly real. -Waking Brain Cells An effective way to begin a discussion of war at the upper elementary, middle school or even high school level. -A Kids Book a Day