I really enjoyed this book and so did my toddler. She especially liked the illustrations because there were so many different animals that were easily recognized that we could talk about together. Her speech has exploded lately and this was a fun way to encourage that. I like how the book addresses peace in more ways than one, with small and big actions and impacts. I’m adding this to her wishlist to get a physical copy.

The cover of this book is eye catching and beautiful. An easy to read rhyming book with such beautiful illustrations all about Peace and what it can mean. Thank you for the opportunity to read this beautiful book.

Thanks to NetGalley and its author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book
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This short book tells us how to be in peace with everybody, id est, the meaning of peace and happiness.

On the other hand, i would say it is a good way to express for kiddos, you could be in peace with yourself and how to avoid those bad situation while you do something good.
I really liked it, but it is not my favourite book.

4.0

“Peace comes from giving far more than you take …”

This is such a sweet children's book with a positive message. The text is simple but profound, and highlights ways for young children to spread peace in their lives – “Peace is a hello, a smile, a hug ...” It'd be a wonderful read-aloud for preschool-aged children who are still learning how to work together and share with others.

The artwork is gorgeous and full of colorful, happy animals. The illustration of the school of fish at the center of the book is my favorite and is simply fantastic. The children pictured in the book are diverse, both in skin color and in their abilities. The colors are calming yet vibrant with lots of yellows and blues.

The text flows well and has a soothing cadence. There are some bigger words (“remarkably” comes to mind) that might trip up younger readers attempting to read alone, but nothing that can't be easily explained by an adult. The message is solid and encourages children to spread peace and kindness through their everyday actions, and not just to other people. The children pictured in this book are also kind to animals – there's an adorable illustration of a young girl hugging a rabbit, and another of a child offering a dog a bone.

If you have a young child who is an animal lover and enjoys beautiful pictures and rhymes, they'll most likely adore this book. It's absolutely lovely.

Many thanks to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for providing me with a copy of this book to review.

A cute rhyming book about some of the many ways that we can be peace to those around us. Would be cute to read to an elementary classroom.

"Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice."

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

With stylised illustrations and rhyming text, this book does a great job of teaching kids about what peace - and keeping the peace - actually involves.

Hence, it is not only a cute and user-friendly tool, it is also extremely important. Because the younger that children are when they learn about the importance of being kind and contributing to the creation of a peaceful environment, the better things will be for everyone.

There were 2 things about the book that I particularly liked. The first was the stress on the importance of learning to pronounce your friend's name properly, which speaks to the respect for other cultures in our increasingly global world.

The second was the need to have an understanding of what conflict does to other creatures with whom we share our planet. This is a terrific book to share with young children.

Through colorful illustrations and flowing text, Peace is a book with a lot of hope. It does an excellent job of explaining that peace is a choice we can make every single day. It’s doing small, simple things that will grow into something much larger. With conflict and chaos permeating the world, children need to know that peace is always possible. A simple book with an enormous message!

Peace is a beautifully illustrated picture book showing some of the myriad of ways we can take a step toward a more peaceful world. I love the diversity and inclusion in this book, the pictures are fun and relevant, and it has a great message!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this advanced review copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review on the book!

I am firmly convinced that North South can do no wrong. As is always the case with North South, this picture book is thoughtful and lyrical, and the message is conveyed gently. The illustrations are absolutely stunning, and, of course, wonderfully diverse. This is a book that should be on every child's bookself.

Beautiful children's book. Bright and colorful to attract young kids attention. A beautiful message the author spreads through this book.

Peace is a beautiful book that will be a welcome addition to any children's library. The text is simple, yet expansive, with illustrations that recall Matisse in their shape and palette but are much more robust a dynamic. A great choice for story time!

In the newest picture book from award-winning author-duo Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul, explore the many powerful forms and effects of peace. From pronouncing a friend’s name correctly to giving more than we take, peace is made up of innumerable actions both big and small, bold and quiet; because peace isn’t just about “getting along” but fostering the connections between us with kindness, empathy, and action. Rather than being a passive state, peace is an active decision, one that not only impacts the world around us but has the potential to bring us all closer together.

By the time readers finish this tender story, they will no doubt flip back to the beginning and start again, simply to re-experience the inspiring text and magical visuals. Lyrical rhyme pulls readers from page to page with soothing rhythm, making Peace perfect to read aloud. Estelí Meza’s colorful illustrations bring vibrant life to every moment, depicting comforting scenes of children interacting with animals from around the world. As explained in an author’s note at the end, studies have shown how violent human conflict also influences our environment; thus, in pursuing peace, we can also protect and preserve nature and its animal inhabitants. All in all, Peace is sure to be a well-loved tale in countless households for years to come.

Peace is also available in Spanish and German translations.

(Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for sending us an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

“Peace is a choice” reads the back of this book. This is a simple book reminding readers that peace is the little things that you do, the understanding that you give, and the differences you embrace. The message is simple but powerful. What really sets this book out is the loving illustrations that use wild animals and symbols of peace from various cultures.

The artwork was beautiful, but the actual story left something to be desired. Some parts were great, but others random random and out of place.

A quiet little rhyming poem of inspiration, for (hopefully) quiet little audiences. The text peppers lots of pleasant, ethnic scenes of cooperation, collaboration, conversation and suchlike, and talks of what peace is – and it's not just the big, grandstanding, Not War definition we're concerned with. Here, peace is politeness, pleasantness, placidity, and lots of other things. I can see a more mindful school staff member making good use of a book like this. Three and a half stars.

I loved the art and message in the book! I especially love the Authors' Note at the end of the book explaining the main purpose of the book. I do with the Authors' Note was in beginning and not at the end so parents or teachers who are reading the book to the kids can read it first.

This is an absolutely beautiful book that I will be eager to share with the children in my class upon its publication.
The messages of peace, and in my opinion, hope, make this book feel calming and joyous to read. As an adult who is more corrupted by events in the world than a child would be, I felt this book was inspiring, and serves as a reminder of what we are able to achieve if we pull together.
Peace is unfortunately not a word that children are very familiar with, but I feel this book would be a perfect way to introduce the word and raise discussions about its various meanings and implications.
I also really liked the information about Mozambique at the end. I have very limited knowledge of the country, so I felt informed by the simple explanation that was offered. I also thought it very interesting to consider how wars affect not just the human population, but the animal population too.
This is a book that should be shared in classrooms all over the world, and I hope that will be the case.

Gorgeous art! I loved the simple message of kindness, love, and tolerance. Great book for kids and their parents.

This gentle, reassuring picture book talks about the importance of peace, and the illustrations show children of different races and animal species interacting together. The author's note at the end emphasizes that even though we usually think of peace in terms of people living together in harmony, peace also creates safety for animals and the environment, while war causes destruction to everything.

Some people might find this book too preachy or simplistic for their tastes, but it can be a good conversation-started with kids, and the illustrations are interesting enough to hold their attention. I especially liked the pandas, and if I were reading this with a child, I would encourage them to identify different species throughout the book, or talk about what they think peace means.

''Peace is a hello,
a smile,
a hug.''

Such a beautiful, simple, yet hard-hitting start. It goes straight to the point and only expands it from this point until the end.

The authors illustrate what peace is, how it manifests, how you can create peace around you, and show peace through your actions. But, they also emphasize diversity, and that peace isn't just one trait or one way of behavior. Peace is in all of us, even when we're all different.

Peace is also honesty, For peace, we will be brave. It sends so many wonderful messages to our little ones and enables us to start conversations that are more important than we sometimes realize.

It also sends the message that peace is something we work toward and something that's bigger than us.

Vibrant, fun, colorful illustrations provide a great setting to talk about deeper, meaningful issues like peace, diversity, love, selflessness.

Peace is a choice, and we have to make a conscious decision to choose better. Choose peace. I absolutely enjoyed this one, and would recommend it to all parents, teachers, friends, family members, who want to start the conversation.