Imagine

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The photos and quotes were easy to appreciate in their quality and candidness, but when given the focus of only John Lennon (in comparison to the intertwining story of the entire Beatles group) the book comes off as more of an ode to his relationship with Yoko Ono. Somehow, instead of birds, I would rather have seen people, trying to live together in peace, building components of society together. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Kirkus Reviews " For fans of Lennon's song eager to introduce it to a new generation, Jullien's panoply of boldly outlined, lovable birds offers an accessible entry point to ideas of peace, kindness, and justice. Amnesty International is investigating mass summary killings, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, hostage-taking, and siege tactics.

Why don't you just imagine them in the rain with straw hats on their heads, and ice-cream cones in their hands? I don't normally review picture books on my blog, despite reading a lot of them as part of my job at the library. A project done in partnership with Amnesty International, this picture-book contains a forward by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, and is meant to highlight the importance of peaceful coexistence and human rights. Yoko Ono Lennon has granted the ‘Imagine’ lyrics to Amnesty International and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books to create the first ever picture book set to John Lennon’s words.The page that illustrates “You may say I’m a dreamer” showed the pigeon leaning back, “not the only one”. She has published several picture books in Irish and in English, including To The Island, which was commissioned by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and published by Little Island Books. The drawings are very nice; it's like a picture puzzle where you find animals hidden in their habitats.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around the world. The Fish Creek Gallery is open Thursday - Monday from 10am - 3pm during the school term, and every day during Victorian School Holidays. Lester's watercolour illustrations and words capture the richness and wonders of being a child, and kids will love the enchanting scenarios she creates.Our children are not only enjoying the well selected texts but also the rich discussion and deep thinking the programme brings to the lessons. Large birds eat smaller birds; they don't sit on telephone wires together and link wings in friendship.

Here, the effect is rather contemplative though, and I did enjoy Jullien's artwork, done in brush and ink, and then completed digitally. We should always are what we have, and we should stand up for people who are not being treated fairly.John Lennon's life and message is so thought provoking that it is difficult to consider without gaining new insight into some idea or belief about lifestyle and the world we live in. I hate being the naysayer, but I think I liked the idea of this book more than I actually liked the book. Publishers Weekly, "Adults will enjoy this creative take on a beloved song, and the book can easily blend with lessons about cooperation and sharing--and even age-appropriate lessons on global conflicts. A beautifully illustrated picture book capturing the incredibly simple yet earth-shatteringly powerful message of one of John Lennon's best pieces of songwriting, published in conjunction with Amnesty International - what could possibly be a better, more important thing to share with very young children in the world we're living in right now?

School Library Journal "An inviting, relevant, and timely message of tolerance, inclusiveness, unity, and peace.

I have two, now adult, children who grew up in Australia, where this book is now an acknowledged classic; and another, not yet at primary school, growing up in Kent; all of them have loved it. I think it’s so important that everyone knows the themes of John Lennon’s “Imagine” and how everyone can live in peace no matter what. Actually, I "read" the book a second time, just looking at the illustrations, and I think I liked the story and book more when I wasn't reading the text with it. Lennon’s marriage and collaboration with artist Yoko Ono inspired his iconic peace anthem ‘Imagine’. She has shown her work all over the world, including several films and her first retrospective, in France in 2016.