About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is grappling with scary news or asking how good things can exist during bad times. This beautiful non-fiction picture book tells the true story of Francis Meilland, a French rose breeder who developed a remarkable new flower just as World War II began. It follows his desperate, successful efforts to save his creation by sending it across the world, and how it was eventually named the Peace rose, becoming a global symbol of hope. It gently introduces the concept of war while focusing on themes of perseverance, creativity, and the enduring power of beauty. It's an excellent choice for sensitive children ready for a historical story that inspires optimism.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's central sensitive topic is World War II. The approach is direct but not graphic. It depicts the threat of war through maps showing Nazi expansion and mentions food shortages and the fear of invasion. There is no depiction of combat, violence, or death. The focus remains on the act of creation and preservation in the face of destruction. The resolution is deeply hopeful, linking the rose's public debut directly to the end of the war and the beginning of a new era of peace.
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