Each intricately bordered spread offers a message about treating others well on one page and then repeats that message more simply on the facing page, in a narrative that can be read alone.

The stories of the Nobel Peace Prize winners, from Henri Dunant, a founder of the Red Cross, to Jody Williams, who leads the campaign to ban land mines worldwide. Young adult.

The story of a camp that brings together Israeli and Arab youth.

Ten-year-old Sami recounts his life in war-torn Beirut and offers hope for a new generation of peace.

Based on a true story. In 1847 the Choctaws, having themselves known starvation during their Long March, raise money to help the staring people in Ireland. A wonderful story of empathy and forgiveness.

Much-loved tale of a bull who prefers peace to fighting.

This collection of four of Dr. Seuss's stories begins with that unforgettable tale of the unfortunate Sneetches, learn that pointless prejudice can be costly.

A 34-page book in rhyme using pictures of children and guns to teach the danger of guns. Age level: 6-11. An educator's edition is also available.

First-person accounts by 30 African-American young people who participated in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Young adult.

A Lutheran family saves their Jewish neighbors from the Nazis in occupied Denmark during World War II. A beautiful story about bravery and standing up for what's right.(reading level 5th grade and up)

`god bless the ones who sing everything wrong/god bless the ones who do not belong.'' Misunderstood gargoyles are watched over by angels. A poem to misunderstood people everywhere. One of the stories read at the July 14th peace pachanga. (reading level 4-8)

A beautiful bilingual edition of a popular Mexican folktale about how colors came to be in the world. 20 full-color paintings. (Ages 9-12)

When all of creation (even the trees and ants can talk!) argue about the nature of God, Old Turtle ends the argument and makes a prediction ``There will soon be a new family of beings'' who will be reminders of what God is." Humans don't live up to these expectations, and need to be nudged back into a peaceful way of life. Beautifully illustrated. One of the stories read at the July 14th peace pachanga.(reading level 4-8)

Three dozen short stories and numerous proverbs, intended as discussion starters on war and peace, conflict and cooperation. No illustrations. All ages.

By presenting the story from the bullet's point of view and by not supplying an ending to the story, this book engages youngsters in finding ways to help keep the bullet from killing or hurting anyone and being destroyed itself. Reading level: ages 4-8.

A collection of poems about war and peace; some by well-known poets and others by children. Reading level 4-6.

Engaged in a long-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weapons as they attempt to outdo each other. A true and humorous explanation of the arms race for children and adults alike.

This is the beautifully illustrated book that is on display at Grace Lutheran Church. Translates complex concepts into everyday language.

Based on a song written for the 1986 Great Peace March. Haunting iullustrations, for readers ages 6+. Book contains words and music.

OUT OF PRINT. Contributions by thirty-four well-known authors and illustrators of children's books look at the issues of peace, conflict, war, and resolution.

The stories of 14 teenagers who made a difference. The stories of Harriet, Neto and Robyn were featured in "The Table," a video made by the peaceCENTER on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Based on a Native American legend, this is the tale of a compassionate, courageous mouse who journeys to a far-off land and becomes a magnificent soaring eagle.

San Antonio poet Naomi Shihab Nye's first young adult novel won the 1998 Jane Addams Children's Book Award for the book that most effectively promotes the causes of peace, social justice and world community. It is about a 14-year-old Arab-American girl whose family moves from St. Louis to Jerusalem.

This is the book that sparked the international movement to fold cranes for peace, in memory of a young girl killed at Hiroshima. This version is for ages 6-10.

A story about three bears, told in a careful way but quite clear about the abuse the father uses - - verbal and finally physical. He also drinks too much "jackberry wine." The mother becomes very concerned when the little boy develops stomach aches and other physical signs of stress and she takes him to the family doctor. The doctor says all the right things and suggests they plan for an escape if the father becomes abusive again. He does, and they flee. In the end, the doctor visits the father and there is some indication that he may face his behavior. Ages 4-8.