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Penguin Young Readers (2015)
Description
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text show different ways that peace can be found, made, and shared.
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LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A simple, comforting poem about finding peace in relationships and everyday things.
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
"Peace is an offering. / A muffin or peach. / A birthday invitation. / A trip to the beach. / Peace is gratitude for simple things. / Light through a leaf, a dragonfly's wings. / A kiss on the cheek, raindrops and dew. / A walk in the park, a bowl of hot stew." So begins Annette LeBox's poetic
Peace Is an Offering is a sweet, thoughtful book, one which explores the idea of peace from a variety of perspectives. I appreciated that multiple ideas of peace - as an experience, as a practice - were addressed, and that the idea of peace as something you can build through thoughtfulness and kindness was highlighted throughout. There is one scene which clearly references the events of 9/11 - the text speaks of the "rubble of a fallen tower," while the artwork depicts a mother and two children sitting on a park bench, looking at the Brooklyn Bridge - which I found very moving. The artwork by Stephanie Graegin is colorful and appealing, depicting a diverse range of children and adults, all interacting in a peaceful way. Recommended to anyone looking for children's stories that address the theme of peace - how to live peacefully, and how to pursue a sense of peace within oneself.
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picture-book meditation on the subject of peace, whether that be living a peaceful life personally, maintaining peace with friends and acquaintances, or finding peace after tragedy.Peace Is an Offering is a sweet, thoughtful book, one which explores the idea of peace from a variety of perspectives. I appreciated that multiple ideas of peace - as an experience, as a practice - were addressed, and that the idea of peace as something you can build through thoughtfulness and kindness was highlighted throughout. There is one scene which clearly references the events of 9/11 - the text speaks of the "rubble of a fallen tower," while the artwork depicts a mother and two children sitting on a park bench, looking at the Brooklyn Bridge - which I found very moving. The artwork by Stephanie Graegin is colorful and appealing, depicting a diverse range of children and adults, all interacting in a peaceful way. Recommended to anyone looking for children's stories that address the theme of peace - how to live peacefully, and how to pursue a sense of peace within oneself.
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LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
In this book or short, simple rhyme, children find peace in many every-day things.
Awards
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2017)
Chocolate Lily Reader's Choice Awards (Nominee — Picture Book — 2017)
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2015
ISBN
0399186700 / 9780399186707