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maralyons's review against another edition
5.0
‘A Bowl Full of Peace’ is a heartbreaking, beautiful story about the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan in 1945. The prose and illustrations are gorgeous in a delicate way. The story details the life of a family in Japan during World War II and the aftermath of the atomic bomb that killed so many. It is ultimately a hopeful story about family and traditions. It is a magnificent book that would be perfect to teach children about the realities of war and the importance of family.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing an ARC of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing an ARC of this book.
saracat's review against another edition
4.0
It is a weird thing to rate a book such as this. I think Stelson did a good job in telling this story in a way that is understandable and accessible to younger children. And Kusaka's illustrations are not so detailed as to become gruesome, but with just the right details to hint at the realities and feelings of what Sachiko and her family went through.
To anyone who is wanting to help younger children understand about this point in history, this is one possible starting point.
To anyone who is wanting to help younger children understand about this point in history, this is one possible starting point.
acourtofreading's review against another edition
4.0
It always breaks my heart to read about what happened in Nagasaki during WWII. Sachiko's story is always one the breaks my heart, so much loss. This picture book was a beautifully written and illustrated story of such sorrow. But, of course, there is always a little bit of hope.
tfarfan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, and War
Minor: Death of parent
bookalorian's review against another edition
5.0
This book touched me in a place I didn't know I had. It was so heartbreaking and I had to stop reading a few times. I wouldn't buy this book just because I couldn't take the emotions that came with it. It was so well done. I thought the cover was quite lovely and the care that was shown to the details was flawless.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely heartwrenching tale about the bombing of Nagasaki and the impact it can have on the family. As well as the impact it has on a family's thankfulness and family heirlooms.
The author is not Japanese and she acknowledged that she was inspired to write this story based on hearing the subject speak. She put in many trips to Japan as she did research. The illustrator is Japanese and their note is written in both English AND in the original Japanese. So these efforts are ones that I appreciated.
The author is not Japanese and she acknowledged that she was inspired to write this story based on hearing the subject speak. She put in many trips to Japan as she did research. The illustrator is Japanese and their note is written in both English AND in the original Japanese. So these efforts are ones that I appreciated.
bheadley's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing story of a girl who survives to tell her story. "What happened to me must never happen to you." "I am grateful for everything and everyone who made this meal possible." This story is about this bowl's story of surviving a truly horrific war, and comes out untouched, but reminds us that we need to be the change for PEACE.