It’s impossible to avoid news of wars at the moment, sadly, and this very accessible, thoughtful book will help adults answer the questions young children will be asking, from why do wars happen, to are there ways to avoid wars, to what can I do to help make the world more peaceful.
Questions are posed on colour double pages, each one dedicated to one main question, eg. what’s it like to live in a war, and answers are provided under flaps for children to lift. This gives them a sense of control, while the answers given are sensitive, age-appropriate and always clear and honest.
A very valuable book for parents, teachers and everyone working with young children.
Lift the Flap Questions & Answers Why Are There Wars? Synopsis
News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the world more peaceful.
Written in a clear, approachable style, with flaps to lift and carefully chosen examples, Why are there wars? is both informative and reassuring. Internet links suggest positive projects for children, including making origami peace doves.
Katie Daynes Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
Mairi Mackinnon Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
