The Hawk and the Dove - by Paul Kor (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A story that dares us to imagine peace, and poses a challenge to readers young and old alike: what ending will we write for ourselves? Peace, or war? Quarrelsome Hawk tires of conflict and wills himself to change - and whoosh! He turns into peaceful Dove. And that change brings more: with a turn of the page (and through the use of clever papercuts), tanks fall silent and are replaced by sowing tractors, warplanes turn into butterflies, warships stow their guns and transform into brightly-colored sailboats, guns shoot not bullets but bouquets of flowers, and all the land is enveloped by a comforting blanket of calm. People everywhere celebrate the coming of peace. And Dove, victorious, is glad - but still she worries: what if another, different Hawk lies in wait? She wonders: Friend or foe? How will we know? And how will this story end? A note at the end of the book details the inspiration behind the story and the book's creation, accompanied by images from Kor's childhood sketchbooks and a photo of the scissors he used to create the papercuts for The Hawk and the Dove."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The hawk is sad. He is tired of war. So, he changes his face and puts on gloves. Whoosh! He has become a gentle dove. And all around him, the world is at peace. No more canon blasts. No more bombs. Planes turn into butterflies. Soldiers' guns sprout dazzling flowers. Everyone is joyful as a blanket of calm envelops the world. However, though happy now, the dove still worries. Will it last?The late Paul Kor, an internationally acclaimed Israeli author-illustrator, sought to create a miracle with this book borne out of his own brutal experiences of war. With its striking illustrations, the simple but powerful story offers a hopeful message of peace in a time of uncertainty. Clever paper cuts allow readers to play an active role in the transformations with every turn of the page, thus encouraging children to recognize they have the power to affect change, including when it comes to choosing peace over war in the future. This book provides an accessible look at the concepts of war and peace and would make a terrific discussion starter on the subject. It could also be a model for an art lesson on papercutting. A note at the end of the book details the inspiration behind the story and the book's creation, accompanied by photographs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>... an inspiring call for peace ...--<i><b>CM Magazine</b></i><br><br>While perhaps bringing to mind classic 1960s protest songs, Kor's heartfelt plea to put an end to war should resonate deeply today.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Paul Kornowski --- known professionally as Paul Kor --- was an award-winning painter, graphic designer, children's author and illustrator. His best-known children's books include Flash the Fish; The Elephant Who Wanted to Be the Best; and The Hawk and the Dove. Kor was widely recognized as one of Israel's most-loved children's author-illustrators.<p>Paul Kornowski --- known professionally as Paul Kor --- was an award-winning painter, graphic designer, children's author and illustrator. His best-known children's books include Flash the Fish; The Elephant Who Wanted to Be the Best; and The Hawk and the Dove. Kor was widely recognized as one of Israel's most-loved children's author-illustrators.</p>
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