"'A child sat on his island, looking out at the world and
thinking.' So begins this beautifully illustrated, sparely worded
picture book in which a child, on each new spread, envisions a more
just, peaceful, and thriving world than the one he sees. ...] More
meditative parable than story, this unusual and moving offering may
be best suited as a prompt for reflection and conversation among
readers who are asking questions about compassionate values, the
power of individual action, and the role of imagination in creating a
loving, life-sustaining world for all." --Publishers Weekly
What if it was the
child who decided to be born? Here, from the belly of his mother, now
round like an island, the child looks out at the world. Despite all
of the trouble and heartache, he decides to be born, strong in his
belief that he can help make the world a better place.
Stunningly
illustrated by Olivier Tallec, with strong colors and sketchy lines,
WHAT IF... is a book that gives us a sense of purpose in being
born, reminding us that our task is caring for the world and for each
other.
