Why?

Nikolai Popov, the author and illustrator, lives in Russia and has created many celebrated books around the world.

"A gentle-yet powerful-way to start a discussion about conflict, escalation, and the consequences of war." - Parents magazineA National Council of Social Studies Notable Trade Book "Even the youngest reader will quickly grasp the point of Popov's forceful allegory." -Publishers Weekly "Makes a powerful point about the cycle of violence that seems to dominate the headlines." -Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, readbrightly.com"Outstanding, thought-provoking book makes clear the absurdity and senseless destructive nature of war." -Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy (nationally syndicated column)"...shows, to great effect, how conflicts can grow out of petty disagreements....a book that children and adults alike can connect with." - Through the Looking Glass