I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This book geared towards older students, middle school maybe may create dialog on past historic events. I did not love the illustrations but I understand why others do.

Such a great book that will create much needed dialogue. A wonderful book for kids that will be eye opening and let them see that other things are possible and that violence isn’t always the way. A lead in book that might trigger more conversation about acceptance and tolerance and love

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, but I walked away from it feeling disappointed. The history of using out of the box ideas to solve large problems is an important lesson for kids to learn. I felt like this book was a bit disjointed though as the stories were not organized very well.

What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows? by Heather Camlot is a timely look at real world crises and the vital role that imagination can play in affecting significant change for the better. This is a collection of real life stories that provide definitive proof of what can happen when the question of 'what if?' becomes a tangible idea that is put into action.

Geared toward a middle school audience, and with lovely illustrations by Serge Bloch, each factual story is presented in a way that is accessible, and will appeal equally to those who simply dream of a better world, and those with the desire to act on the seemingly impossible. Most importantly, this timely book provides possibility and hope in an increasingly uncertain world. Recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for this ARC.