Parr, T. (2004). The peace book. New York, NY: Little Brown.
Interest Level: Ages 5 & under
Genre: Picture Book
Subjects/Themes: Peace, Caring about others, Being Yourself
Plot: This book describes different things that represent peace in a young child's world. Some of the things described include: caring for the environment, sharing with others, learning new languages, and being who you are.
Personal Thoughts: A good book to introduce a sometimes tricky concept to young children. The simple sentences do a good job of describing what "peace" is in terms that young children can relate to. The cute coloring page like illustrations are reminiscent of a child's own drawings. I especially like the last page of the book that speaks directly to the reader letting them know that the world is a better place because of them.
Some Other Books in the "Five Little Monkeys" Series: Go Shopping (2007); Play Hide-and-Seek (2004); Jumping on the Bed (1989); Bake a Birthday Cake (1993)
Author Website: Todd Parr's Website
Other Books by the Author: The Family Book (2003); It's Okay to Be Different (2001); The Feelings Book (2000)
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