I used this book to tie up the values and ideas that Martin Luther King Jr. represented. The students then painted pictures of peaceful situations. This led to a discussion about peace. A boy from Eritrea said that Ethiopians were bad and didn't want to be peaceful. He was shocked when he learned that one of his best friends in the class was Ethiopian. He learned that some Ethiopians are good and peaceful. I as an American, apologized to a Vietnamese student and pledged peace as he swore to be peaceful also. Other students were surprized that the US and Vietnam had fought. We learned a lot about peace from this book.

For a book written in 1989...pre Bush Terror...[both Father and Son]....I sure wish their Grandfather would of read them this book!
But, alas, he did not....and look what a mess we are in.

This book is perfect for a Read-Aloud for kids and adults...

The illustrations are so soft and real and artistic....

The wording is so crafted....and calm.

A true Treasure indeed....

but since there is limited financial profit in Peace....it will be relegated to just a cutsy book for kids....which it is not!

This book is a book of substance....Diamonds are small and pure and so is this book.

thank you...

John-Hans Melcher
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