Andriy Lesiv

The style of the cover is stunning! This book is a translation of the Ukraine story about war. It features three characters that live in the small and peaceful town of Rondo and their daily lives. Eventually, a personified War comes and plagues the town's inhabitants and destroys anything in its path. The three friends seek to put a stop to war by exploring options. The illustration is unique, and a bit abstract; however, the author uses color to best display emotion. Muted tones represent danger and despair, while colorful ones as hope and strength. It is a good introduction for children to learn about war. However, they might be disengaged by the art style.… (plus d'informations)