pickThis is between a pick and a so so for me. It‘s on the long side for a picture book. The illustrations definitely further the mood. It‘s deemed a children‘s book of the First World War but I‘m not convinced young children untouched by war will understand the depth of the book. 🤔
pickA gorgeous, uplifting, sad & poignant book all rolled into one. David Almond wrote this book to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I and he has done an absolutely masterful job. War is Over is aimed at 9-11 year olds but I would extend this to 8-12 at least. It is accessible and engaging – children (and adults) will love it. https://lucycatten.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/war-is-over-by-david-almond-and-illu...
pickDavid Almond‘s historical novel for children aged 9+ has a sparse plot told with a dreamy, magical realist quality that highlights the brutality of war and the damage that it wrecks on those subjected to its jingoism and which is sympathetically illustrated by David Litchfield who brings Almond‘s themes to life with beauty and sensitivity.
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