The Hawk and the Dove by Paul Kor
Published by Kids Can Press on May 7th 2019
ISBN: 152530125X
Pages: 32
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Not only a lovely example of papercut illustrations, this children’s book excelled in all ways.  This reader experienced tears while slowly turning pages which revealed how peace can grow from war.  Much like the peace posters of the 1960’s The hawk and the Dove makes the change feel possible, tangible, and real.  If only life followed art, this new title could affect social change.  Each time a page is turned the reader is offered a different way to view war machines; bombs become butterflies and battleships become sailboats. 

A strong feeling of hope is contained across the pages of this book, the message is strong and direct. Readers would do well to open themselves to the possibilities presented in this book.

Art teachers and social studies teachers will want this book at their disposal to use with classes.  Librarians in media centers and public libraries will find this an excellent addition to their collections. Excellent for grade 2-4 and for art classes of all ages.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME.

 

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