I love the authors' approach on peace, how it effects more than just humans. Perfect for classroom read alouds with a focus on social-emotional learning, but tying into other concepts related to science. The illustrations are fantastic as well, a bit whimsical and muted, like a dream.

With just one or two sentences per page and art that is vibrant and playful, Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul brilliantly approaches the concept of peace. Estelí Mesa's stunning illustration gives the idea a shape and a form, and encourages the reader to find peace with small but necessary actions. A gorgeous book!

This book makes you think "What does peace mean to you?". It shows different examples of cultures and how race affects nature and animals. Good conversations could come from reading this book.

PEACE - The title says it all.

This wonderfully illustrated children's book is written by the husband and wife social justice team of Baptiste and Miranda Paul.

Peace is defined in simple terms that any child will be able to apply to their own lives.

The authors encourage children to demonstrate and seek peace through their own actions. For instance: kids are prompted to be polite and respectful. They are told that peace is giving more than they take which is a mantra that adults and children alike should strive to achieve.

The whimsical illustrations are beautiful and exquisite. Bold colors are liberally used to draw the eye across the pages. Each two-page spread is so fantastic they are worthy of being framed and hung in a child's bedroom or playroom.

I am rating PEACE as 5 OUT OF 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and I hope to see copies of this book in houses, libraries and schools around the world.

At the same time as the English language version is being published, so to are the Spanish and German versions.

*** Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book. ***

Peace by Baptise Paul and Miranda Paul illustrated by Esteli Meza


‘Peace is a pillow that softens our sleep’

The illustrations in this book are stunning, wonderful skies and backdrops with detailed pictures of children and adults practicing peaceful living, they give this book a lovely calm and serene feel.

This book addresses what’s needed in the world to ensure a kind, compassionate and cooperative existence for all species living alongside each other.

Rather than address the topic of world peace, it addresses the subtle acts and shifts in thinking needed by each individual to live a peaceful existence. It’s all about reducing conflicts, personal and interpersonal, and between species. It’s about finding the places we can experience inner peace. It’s about being brave and standing up to events that could disturb peace.
This is a beautiful book to share with children and holds important messages for adults too. There are so many opportunities to talk around the text. This would be a great book for sharing in schools as part of circle times or PSHE as well as being a wonderful book for families to treasure, read and practice.
Truly a children’s book that helps promote a better world.

“Peace” by Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul is about just that. Written in verse, and beautifully illustrated, the authors just don’t talk about the importance of peace, they talk about what it looks like. They talk about what it looks like in friendship, in a community, and how it benefits the world if we will be selfless and brave enough to embrace it. An Author’s Note in the end goes on tell how peace affects not just us, but our environment; animals and plants. They also go on to explain how peace can work to heal those things and heal a land.

Peace by Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul is a beautifully rendered message of hope for international peace, and the positive effect of harmony in the natural world. The message here is one that bears repeating, and will surely be embraced by readers of all ages. The bold, colourful, and altogether charming illustrations will certainly be an irresistable draw for the very youngest of readers. Recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and North South Books Inc. for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title.

With its beautiful illustrations in bright colors and chunky shapes, this book will be an appealing one for preschoolers and elementary aged kiddos to pick off the shelf. The poetry is nice and it gets at the idea of what our society defines peace to be.

I read the ARC to my 3-year-old from my phone and she seemed engaged during most of it. The pages are filled with representations of multiple cultures, races, colors, and abilities. this would be a fine book as a jumping off point for the conversation about what we define as peace. It does not include any mention of God, from whom peace pours.

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Peace was a quick and cute read that I would recommend doing with your students, siblings, cousins, or any kid in general. It was really short but enjoyable and the message was clear. I liked the illustrations and the way it is written.

This book is absolutely beautiful! The illustrations show a bunch of diverse kiddos working together for the common good alongside animals, and the poetry speaks in simple language that's touching even as an adult. The authors emphasize that "peace is a choice," one that we each make over and over again as we move through our lives. I think this book would pair really well with a mindfulness curriculum in an elementary classroom. This is a book I will definitely recommend to my teacher friends!

A beautiful book about peace, education and how they alter our context and environment. Respecting and listening to each other not only help us understand each other an keep the peace, but also helps flora and fauna, and the world we live in. Really cute.

Such a sweet message of universal peace wrapped in gorgeous illustrations. Highly recommend for all families.

This rhyming picture book explores the concept of peace through all the small actions children can take to work toward it. There's lovely art and a real feeling of comfort and accessibility.

The only thing I find a bit confusing is the authors' note at the end, which focuses on peace and its effect on wildlife. The main text of the picture book doesn't talk about that at all (although the art features many wild creatures). So that felt like a bit of a disconnect to me, like an authors' note that belonged at the end of a different book.

Still, in these divisive times, this book offers kids concrete ways to take steps toward peace, and it also paints the concept of peace in words that make me want it: "Peace is a pillow that softens our sleep." Beautiful!

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Such a lovely book with beautiful illustration and a wonderful message. I love the writing and the illustration. It's a heartwarming book that teaches the value of empathy and respect in such a simple way. The message is simple and yet effective, making it perfect for young readers. Definitely recommended for parents and libraries all around the world!

Lovely art work and beautiful writing. I believe this is a great addition to the library for your little ones. Such a beautiful message!

Thank you Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.

Spare rhyming text communicate define ‘peace’ for young children and give concrete, relatable examples of how to realize peace in daily
life. Colorful, joyous illustrations in a somewhat primitive style are charming. Characters are diverse. Important lessons for the world today.

With beautiful artwork and expressive word choice, Peace by Miranda and Baptiste Paul is an excellent new choice for parents wanting to share the love of the planet and all its peoples with their children. Also a great title for mindfulness and seeking resolutions.

This book is along the veins of the well-beloved children's book, Peace is an Offering. Colorful illustrations, rhyming text and plenty of examples provided, make this a great first introduction to the concept of peace for young children. The author manages to both show the depth of this concept in some parts, yet bring it to real life experiences at other times.

I like when a book can make me reconsider what something means.
If I think of ‘Peace’, my basic thought is, calm, and not fighting. But this book looks at Peace as a much bigger concept. It looks at all of the little things we can do every day, to create that sense of peace, in our everyday lives and in the wider community.

The rhyme is great, and this rhyming text makes it an engaging read, that will appeal to even the youngest of readers (or listeners, as the case may be).

It is simple, with one statement on each double page. In a classroom setting I can imagine that it would work well to focus on different pages, and different ideas, and then talk about ways we can implement them every day.

The one page that struck a note with me, was the page ‘Peace is pronouncing your friend’s name correctly’. I recently saw an interview where the person who was interviewed spent his whole life having people mispronounce his name, and how grateful he was when someone got it right or asked how to say it correctly. I think that will resonate more with adults than with children, as young children will more often than not hear a name, not have to read it.

There is a great authors’ note at the back of the book, that gives an insight into another aspect of peace, and how it has an impact on not only people, but animals and nature. After reading the authors note, you will want to go back and look at each page more closely.

The tree, with what I assume are the children’s names on it, is a nice touch also.

A beautiful and inspiring book to teach children about peace. This book is told in rhyme, so it's really fun and easy to read. It gives examples of how we can promote peace in our own lives, by caring for others and being kind. I loved the examples of how our small individual actions contribute to peace. The illustrations are colorful and stunning. Highly recommended!

Thank you North South Books and NetGalley for providing this ARC.