War and Peas - Michael Foreman

This is an excellent chidren's book by the award winning author Michael Foreman. One of my nephews never used to tire of this book from the age of 4 upwards and I've just come across it again on my bookcase so thought I'd give you all an insight in to the great book. ~ The Story ~ In short it is about two opposing kingdoms; King Lion's and Fat King's. King Lion's country had had no rain for a long time and as a result nothing would grow so there was great hunger. In the nearby country, there was plenty of food so he decided to go with his Minister for Food to the rich neighbouring country. As they approached the city they ...  Read the complete review

War and Peas I have been doing some work on WW2, and of course, out came this well thumbed book, drawing as it does on some of the aspects of war and negotiations in a light hearted way. STORY AND ILLUSTRATIONS The author of this book has illustrated many books by other authors, so it's a foregone conclusion as we read through the book that the illustrations will perfectly complement the text, and will be instantly appealing to children. In fact, as the author and illustrator wrote, he draws to make things more real; not in the literal, but in the emotional sense. If we remember this, then we know the kind of pictures we will ...  Read the complete review