Potatoes Potatoes
Author Anita Lobel
This title fits these categories
Topic: Addresses the issue of war
Classification Picture book
Acceptable grade levels Second grade and up
Concepts/ Topics covered in book:
Two brothers become enemies and fight on opposite sides in a war. But when a battle destroys their own home, they come to their senses and end the war
Guiding Questions/Activities
Before reading:
Do you know someone who has been in a war?
After reading:
What damage did the war do?
How did the soldiers feel afterward?
What did the mother do to end the war?
About the Author
Awards: Author
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The Conquerors by David McKee
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Paths to Peace by Jane Zalben
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The Wall by Eve Bunting