Paz

Description

Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice. From a hello and pronouncing your friend's name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I'm sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it. Award-winning authors, Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul, have teamed up with illustrator Esteli Meza-winner of the 'A la Orilla del Viento' the premier Picture Book Contest Award in Mexico-to create an inspiring look at things we can all do to bring peace into our lives and world with this Spanish language edition.

Baptiste Paul grew up in St. Lucia, where at age seven he propagated a root cutting that still produces breadfruit for his family. He holds an Environmental Science degree and is the author of The Field, which received multiple starred reviews. He is also the co-author of, I Am Farmer, with Miranda Paul. Miranda Paul is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including Little Libraries, Big Heroes, illustrated by John Parra. She is a founding member of the organisation We Need Diverse Books, and lives with her family in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Esteli Meza grew up surrounded by books, and her love for illustration began when she attended la Feria del Libro Infantil y Juvenil with her father. In 2018, Esteli was awarded A la Orilla del Viento, the premier picture book award in Mexico. Finding Home is her author-illustrator debut in the United States, published by Scholastic. She has also illustrated books published in Mexico, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. Esteli spends her days drawing in her neighborhood in Mexico City and is always happiest with her notebook and pencil, and a chocolate pastry and cafecito. Visit her at estelimeza.com.

A valuable, necessary lesson that beautifully defines peace for children and their adults.-- "School Library Journal" This picture book takes a huge concept like peace and makes it completely approachable for young readers.-- "Mutually Inclusive Blog" Thoughtful, inspiring words and exquisite illustrations to share with young minds during increasingly tumultuous times.-- "Avery & Augustine Blog" A visually splendid primer on peace.-- "Kirkus Reviews" Perfect for celebrating spring as a time of birth and hope, this book is sure to spark family conversations about peace and personal responsibility.-- "Washington Parent"