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Reviewed on April 1, 2019 | Picture Books
Gr 2–5-A wordless book about imprisonment, despair, solidarity, and hope. The watercolor and ink-outlined illustrations depict a young child and her father joining a peaceful demonstration, carrying placards that show their allegiance—a red circle, also reflected in the red balloon carried by the child. As they approach an official-looking building bearing flags that reflect the official allegiance—a dark blue square—they are met by riot police. A dev...Log In or Sign Up to Read More