War
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
War
By (Author) Jose Jorge Letria
Illustrated by Andr Letria
Greystone Books,Canada
Greystone Books,Canada
1st December 2021
Canada
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
869.34
Winner of Nami Concours 2019 (Korea, Republic of)
Physical Properties
Hardback
64
Width 184mm, Height 229mm
Description
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."
Reviews
A 2022USBBY 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.powerfulthe words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war.
Booklist
A sobering look at the consequencesand futilityof war.
Lets 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
Author Bio
JOS JORGE LETRIA is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of childrens books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal. ANDR LETRIA has worked as an illustrator since 1992. Hes won several awards, including an Award of Excellence for Illustration from the Society for News Design. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.
