War - by Jose Jorge Letria (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>An award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war.</strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>This evocative and bold work is an excellent resource for educators in facilitating difficult yet necessary discussions </strong>about wars that continue to be fought around the world. </p><p>As Deborah Ellis, author of the <em>Breadwinner </em>series, says: "If children are tough enough to be bombed and starved, they're tough enough to read about it."</p><p><strong><em>An Aldana Libros Book</em></strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"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."<br />--<em><strong>Kirkus Reviews, </strong></em><strong>STARRED review</strong></p><p>"Searing indictment of war....powerful...the words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war."<br />--<em><strong>Booklist</strong></em></p><p>"A sobering look at the consequences--and futility--of war."<br />--<strong><em>Let's Talk Picture Books</em></strong></p><p>"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."<br />--<strong><em>Waking Brain Cells</em></strong></p><p>"An effective way to begin a discussion of war at the upper elementary, middle school or even high school level."<br />--<strong><em>A Kids Book a Day</em></strong></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>JOSÉ JORGE LETRIA</strong> is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of children's books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.</p><p><strong>ANDRÉ LETRIA</strong> 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.</p>
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