Product Description
A challenging and thought-provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the industry's most prestigious and talented authors and illustrators. Ideal for use in schools to help educate children when dealing with the topic of war, each contribution depicts a strong anti-war message and will serve as a cry for peace in these troubled times. Contributors include: Laurence Anholt; Julie Bertagna; Mary Hoffman; Adrian Mitchell; Beverley Naidoo; Caroline Pitcher; Michael Rosen; Ros Asquith; Korky Paul; Elizabeth Laird; Hiawyn Oram; Marcus Sedgwick; Peter Whitby; Stephen Aitken; Ann Jungman; Joanna Troughton; Michael Morpurgo; Jane Yolen; David Almond; Nick Sharratt; and Kevin Crossley-Holland. All royalties and publisher's profits will go to UNICEF to directly fund the bringing of aid to child victims of the war in Iraq.
About the Author
Jane Ray is one of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators in publishing today. Her books include
The Story of Creation, winner of the 1992 Smarties Award,
The Story of Christmas and
The Happy Prince, which were both shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Mary Hoffman has written around 90 books for children.
Amazing Grace, commended for the Kate Greenaway medal, has sold over 1.5 million copies. Its sequel,
Grace & Family was among
Junior Education's Best Books of 1995 and shortlisted for the Sheffield Libraries Book Award 1996.
To visit Mary Hoffman's website click here