I felt the beginning was rushed and I didn't really get to know the character before getting into the story. It was nice to have the Matthew's mother go into war, instead of the father; it's a good gender role switch and shows children that both men and women can go and defend their country. I also like how his grandfather could relate to the boy missing his mom. The pictures are pleasing and the spacing of words and paragraphs work well with this book. It was a beautiful story with a wonderful message and a pleasure to read.

This book covers a difficult subject for children at an impressionable age. I know from experience that children will ask questions to further their understanding and this book goes a great distance to explain the impact of having a family member serving in the forces. What is it like when they are gone and you are left to carry on with the rest of your family? The beautiful illustrations and simple yet heartwarming prose enables readers young and old to see this experience from the eyes of a young boy. This will lend great context to subject of war and absence in the classroom.

A lovely book showcasing the difference in lives between wars and how families cope with wars. The illustrations are lovely and really add something to the book. This book could be used to support children who's family members or friends are involved in wars to allow them to see the importance of keeping in contact and how special sending letters is.

This is such a nice meaningful short story, fulfilling the motive of making it easier for children to understand why parents working in military has to go on war. How simple letters from parents on war make it lot easier for their family to bear the separation until they return home.

The story very nicely described innocent questions of child regarding war and his fears and anxiety of separation from his mother and how we adults also can’t explain why war happens and why we have to hurt people to maintain peace in the world. I liked the concept of the story. It was really different with a strong message. Idea of character combining postcards and emails, two contrast technologies, into a book was so good that I loved the story even more.

“It will be our “Love, Daddy” and “Love, Mom” book.”

Illustrations in sepia toned made it absolutely beautiful and postcards were lovely. I wish the book had more of letters and postcards. I loved reading about author, illustrators and Fisher House Foundation at the end.

This book can serve as a medium to open a discussion for children whose parents are serving in military and make it easy for both children and parents.
I recommend it to all children.

What a grey message about family, love, and how understandings of war change over time.

A great way of making children understand about the hardship of war and families split up due to parents having to go away to fight.
Lovely illustrations and a beautiful story.

Incredibly emotional and worthwhile read about war and the importance of connection. Gorgeously illustrated.

This book is a children's picture book that I would give 5 stars to. It's about a little boy whose mom is in Afghanistan, so his grandpa tells about when his dad went to WW2. As someone who had a parent in the Navy when I was little I feel like this book will help children understand what's going on! And it has awesome pictures! Definitely recommend this story! (also, sorry that the review was so short. I was trying to make sure the story was at least longer than my review ;)

Postcards from a War is a beautifully crafted children’s book. It is filled with lovely, sober sepia-coloured illustrations, giving the book an overall old-fashioned, elegant look and feel.

It offers some very helpful material to use if you need to talk to children about their parents who’ve gone to war. How to deal with their anxiety, fear and sorrow? How to soothe them when they worry about their parents’ safety overseas? I thought the collection of letters, drawings and souvenirs was a fabulous way to try and maintain some level of family life despite the distance. It also makes for an incredible keepsake.

I am sure that children will benefit from reading this book as they won’t feel alone. They’ll know that generations after generations, lots of children like them have had to go through a similar experience, and still do.

This touching book also conveys a beautiful message about peace and the future.

I chose this book because my father was stationed in the Philippines during World War 2. What I found was a lovely book bridging both the past and the present. In the book, a young boy's mother has been deployed in the military and sends him postcards. He goes to his grandfather's house after school, and his grandfather helps him understand why his mother is serving in the military. They build a scrapbook together, and the book weaves both the current scrapbook project and the grandfather's memories from when his own father was serving in WW2 and sending postcards home.

The book is gentle and yet honest. I loved the many styles of the illustrations. I could see how this book would be very helpful to families with deployed parents. And with our WW2 veterans dwindling in number, it's a beautiful tribute.

I received this book as a free eARC from the authors, publisher, and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

When I first started to read this, I expected it to read as a comic without comedy. This is set during WW2 so it is a somber read but not depressing. The illustrations in this book are amazing and the story is completely relatable. This book specifically speaks to kids who's parents are serving off-shore. Yes, the demographic for this read is for children of soldiers but, adults will enjoy and appreciate this read as well. I thought it was smart and emotionally provoking to portray a child's worry, concern, and fear of the war as well as the possibility that their parent isn't returning an honest and brave thing to do. Kids need to know that what they are feeling is normal and okay and most importantly, that they are not alone.