JOSÉ JORGE LETRIA is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of children’s books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.ANDRÉ LETRIA has worked as an illustrator since 1992. He’s won several awards, including an Award of Excellence for Illustration from the Society for News Design. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

A 2022 USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKA 2022 BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK HONOR PICTURE BOOK TITLE“The frank but thoughtful wording and masterfully abstracted illustrations will provide an opportunity for caregivers to broach the heavy subject matter in a safe environment….powerful.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review“Searing indictment of war….powerful…the words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war.”—Booklist“A sobering look at the consequences—and futility—of war.”—Let’s Talk Picture Books“What is war? This stunning story uses creative illustrations and little verbiage to share the origins and stealthiness of war and how to share the difficult concept with kids.”—TinyBeans“A book for children that may offer them a way to verbalize the impact of war to those of us who have been lucky enough to not experience it….Haunting. Dark, surreal, and incredibly real.”—Waking Brain Cells“An effective way to begin a discussion of war at the upper elementary, middle school or even high school level.”—A Kids Book a Day

JOSÉ JORGE LETRIA is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of children’s books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.ANDRÉ LETRIA has worked as an illustrator since 1992. He’s won several awards, including an Award of Excellence for Illustration from the Society for News Design. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

A 2022 USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKA 2022 BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK HONOR PICTURE BOOK TITLE“The frank but thoughtful wording and masterfully abstracted illustrations will provide an opportunity for caregivers to broach the heavy subject matter in a safe environment….powerful.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review“Searing indictment of war….powerful…the words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war.”—Booklist“A sobering look at the consequences—and futility—of war.”—Let’s Talk Picture Books“What is war? This stunning story uses creative illustrations and little verbiage to share the origins and stealthiness of war and how to share the difficult concept with kids.”—TinyBeans“A book for children that may offer them a way to verbalize the impact of war to those of us who have been lucky enough to not experience it….Haunting. Dark, surreal, and incredibly real.”—Waking Brain Cells“An effective way to begin a discussion of war at the upper elementary, middle school or even high school level.”—A Kids Book a Day

JOSÉ JORGE LETRIA is a journalist, poet, and author of a highly awarded body of children’s books. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.ANDRÉ LETRIA has worked as an illustrator since 1992. He’s won several awards, including an Award of Excellence for Illustration from the Society for News Design. He lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

A 2022 USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKA 2022 BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK HONOR PICTURE BOOK TITLE“The frank but thoughtful wording and masterfully abstracted illustrations will provide an opportunity for caregivers to broach the heavy subject matter in a safe environment….powerful.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review“Searing indictment of war….powerful…the words and pictures provide a hunting exposition of the futility of war.”—Booklist“A sobering look at the consequences—and futility—of war.”—Let’s Talk Picture Books“What is war? This stunning story uses creative illustrations and little verbiage to share the origins and stealthiness of war and how to share the difficult concept with kids.”—TinyBeans“A book for children that may offer them a way to verbalize the impact of war to those of us who have been lucky enough to not experience it….Haunting. Dark, surreal, and incredibly real.”—Waking Brain Cells“An effective way to begin a discussion of war at the upper elementary, middle school or even high school level.”—A Kids Book a Day