A wonderfully lyrical story about a woman who gives up everything she owns, including her own given name and begins a journey unlike any other; A journey that will inspire and bring hope to everyone who is blessed with the knowledge of Peace Pilgrims presence and message.

Young listeners may find this story a little long but it is quite beautiful and captivating and is the perfect story for all ages as everyone can take away several lovely lessons from the example Peace Pilgrims provides.

Thank you to netgalley and publisher for providing me an e-copy to read and leave my honest opinion. This is one book that I will definitely be buying for my child and will be telling everyone I know with children how important this books message is!

It's a hard concept and long book for my kids but overall a great book! It danced along nicely and the story is so powerful! The art is just an impactful simple yet expressive which pairs well with the narrative.

Excellent! Will definitely be adding this to my wish list for our children’s collection. A wonderful biography of a brave and inspiring woman, masterfully told and beautifully illustrated. Peace Pilgrim was informative, engaging, and delightfully readable.

I loved this book! I had never heard of Peace Pilgrim before but I will definitely be looking into her story more.

This picture book, aimed at younger to middle grade readers, details the purposeful life of the extraordinary woman known as Peace Pilgrim.
As an Australian, I'd never previously heard of Peace Pilgrim, but found her story as told in Walking Toward Peace: The True Story of a Brave Woman Called Peace Pilgrim interesting and inspiring. Born Mildred Lisette Norman in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey in 1908 and having experienced both the First and Second World Wars as a civilian, she experienced a "spiritual awakening" in the early 1950s. Eschewing money, all but the most basic personal possessions and even her previous name, she became "Peace Pilgrim" and commenced a series of transcontinental walks, spreading the message of peace everywhere she went. From 1953 until her death in 1981, Peace Pilgrim walked and spread her vision for a peaceful world, through all fifty US States, also visiting Canada and Mexico.
Kathleen Krull's delightful prose describes Peace Pilgrim's motivations, ideology and the logistical challenges of her life on the road, at a level appropriate to the age level of her target audience. A page detailing Peace Pilgrim's biography at the end of the book provides additional background information for parents, teachers or librarians, or those readers who are inspired to find out more about this inspiring but unassuming woman.
Annie Bowler's watercolour illustrations are whimsical and well-integrated with the applicable sections of text throughout.
I'd recommend Walking Toward Peace: The True Story of a Brave Woman Called Peace Pilgrim to any teacher, parent or friend of a younger reader who is interested in lesser-known historical figures or as a great resource to any learning inquiry related to peace and the actions that inspired individuals may take to make a difference in the world. My own child attends a Quaker school, and this strikes me as a title that would fit very well within the school's ethos and would be a welcome addition to the library's collection.
I was saddened to learn, in the course of preparing this review, of the death of [author:Kathleen Krull|33371] earlier this year.
My thanks to the author, the late [author:Kathleen Krull|33371], illustrator [author:Annie Bowler|20139528], publisher Flyaway Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this informative title.

Walking Toward Peace is nonfiction picture book by Kathleen Krull with beautiful illustration by Annie Bowler. This true story of a brave woman called Peace Pilgrim.

She was born as Midred Lisette Norman in 1908 in Harbor City, New Jersey. She said that this awakening was a direct, mystical experience of the creator's love.

She walked across the United States for 28 years, speaking with others about peace.
She had no organizational backing, carried no money and would not even ask for food or shelter. Wow. What an incredible woman.

I give 5 ⭐ for this awesome book. Before reading this, I'd never heard of Peace Pilgrim. And I'm glad the inspirational way made a changes in our life.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

We've all been told since a very young age, "Actions speak louder than words." That is exactly the lifestyle that Peace Pilgrim leads. She dedicated her life to spreading the message of peace as she walked the 25,000 miles across the country. The author doesn't just tell us the story she has us walking by Peace's side as she talks to anyone who will talk with her. She sleeps wherever she can: in fire trucks, a piece of grass along the side of the road, a bus stop or the home of a new friend. She shows them that a new way of living is possible; war is not the only way.
I highly recommend that you and your children or class join Peace on her journey. There are many "teachable moments" and opportunities to discuss all that is good in this world . Peace Pilgrim also serves as a role model of how one person can make a difference in the world.
This book is recommended for ages 3 - 7 and grades 1-2. I believe the message of this book goes beyond students of those ages. It would be a great talking point to use with anyone wondering if and how they can make a difference.

This book is an incredible true story of a woman who dedicated her life to promoting peace. She changed her name, gave up her possessions and money, and lived off the generosity of other people. The story is told in a way that is accessible to children in upper elementary grades. The illustrations are beautiful. I love that a short biography is included at the end of the book, though I think it's a missed opportunity to include resources for children to practice peace themselves.

I enjoyed Walking Toward Peace. I loved the message and will likely use this book for lessons for Grades K-5. I think it will spark deep conversations with the older students and also provides a great lesson for K-2 students. What would you do and be willing to give up for peace or your passion? Very thought provoking story with nice illustrations.

Wonderful concept for a book but not enough detail to either inspire young readers to make change in their own community or to use as reference material in elementary research.

When looking for books about activists to share with students, Walking Toward Peace is likely a good fit. While not my favorite of Krull's books, learning about Peace Pilgrim is inspiring and relatable for kids. The idea of traveling with no cell phone -- not to mention no money! -- will help appreciate this choice as a way to motivate others to imagine a world with no war.

I was not familiar with this story before, and it should definitely be taught to young people as it's an inspiring tale.

This was an interesting read. The Peace Pilgrim was someone who had a decent and easy life, but was against war and fighting. In midlife she gave up everything she owned to walk for peace. Once started, her journey didn’t end until death. This was an interesting biography about a relatively unknown woman. I do wish the author was a bit better about dates in the story part and not just the end matter, but overall it was a lovely read.

Kathleen Krull is well-known for her excellent biographies, and her newest is about a very interesting woman. Peace Pilgrim (the woman's adopted name) was concerned about the state of the country and its propensity for war, so she embarked on a one-woman journey to promote peace. She walked across the country (more than once) speaking to people about peace. Her reach grew, as she was invited to schools, places of worship, and others to discuss peace. Krull's writing gives the reader a look into the preparation and experiences of this remarkable woman who had a dream and shared it with others. I really enjoyed the illustrations, which were evocative of the peace that Peace Pilgrim spread. An interesting look into a life lived with determination, compassion, and perseverance.

This was a great overview of Peace Pilgrim. The story was well told and the illustrations soft and gentle.

I enjoyed this story written at an appropriate level for its audience. It presents its readers with an account of a kind hearted wanderer who works hard to bring peace to all she meets.

I had never heard of Peace Pilgrim before. I loved hearing her story and her message. The art is whimsical and diverse. I loved the encouragement given to readers to participate in peace.

At first thought, walking doesn't seem like enough action to actually make a difference. Of course, Peace Pilgrim didn't just walk. Her plan was more about meeting people on their level, in every day situations and having genuine conversation. By walking for years and explaining herself to anyone who asked, Peace Pilgrim made every day change. She got people talking and thinking. Her story also shows young readers that most people are generally good, kind and generous. This is a great one to use in a classroom setting to engage in a conversation about peaceful protest and simple actions that make change.

Walking toward Peace tells the true story of Peace Pilgrim, a woman who walked across the US to speak about world peace. This book explores the concept of peace, war, and what an individual can do to help spread a message peace. I had never heard of Peace Pilgrim, but I do admire what she was willing to sacrifice for a cause that was so important to her. This would be good to use when discussing war times in social studies, but it could also be used for geography and even for math as she tracked her miles walking from coast to coast.

This book is a gift to the child and adult inside me. Although I lived during the era that the Peace Pilgrim was active, I was uninformed about her. Walking toward Peace is perfect for its audience, ages 3 to 7, and the story and illustrations are striking. Krull covers the main points of Peace Pilgrim's life in simple, child-appropriate language that is followed by a page with more details and sources. The multicultural illustrations are colorful and detailed, showing movement, crowds of children and adults, and various locations in the US. I highly recommend this book for school, public, and personal libraries.