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  • Published: 1 August 2007
  • ISBN: 9781426300868
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

A Little Peace



In a time of war, a Newbery Honor-winning author reminds us that people the world over are united in their hopes for peace.

The latest National Geographic Children's Books title by Barbara Kerley, A Little Peace, gives a richly evocative and thought-provoking view of the world our children will inherit. Wise words and moving images offer a unique and enriching experience for every young reader. According to author Barbara Kerley, "I believe that peace doesn't just rest in the hands of politicians and world leaders. We all have the power to make the world more peaceful."

The book juxtaposes photographs from around the world with a simple, reflective message about our responsibilities for finding and keeping peace on the planet. Like the highly acclaimed titles A Cool Drink of Water and You and Me Together, this beautiful children's picture book features superb National Geographic images accompanied by a brief, poetic text on a subject of global importance. All the photography is reproduced in miniature at the back of the book with geographic, historic, and cultural context and details explained. A world map leads readers to the location of each image. A Little Peace offers a vital lesson for children everywhere.

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  • Published: 1 August 2007
  • ISBN: 9781426300868
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

About the author

Barbara Kerley

Barbara Kerley is the author of National Geographic’s A Cool Drink of Water, You and Me Together, and A Little Peace. As a former Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal and a one-time resident of Guam, who now lives in northern California, Kerley is interested in showing how a richly diverse world shares much in common.

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Praise for A Little Peace

A Cool Drink of Water:"Gorgeous full-page illustrations....poetic text....Enjoyable to browse and a stunning introduction to a unit on water." -- starred review, School Library JournalYou and Me Together:"Using a simple rhyming text, Kerley captures the essence of childhood's special moments, accompanied by superb full-color photos that depict parent-and-child interactions...This book is an excellent tool for raising awareness of cultural differences and similarities."--School Library Journal