"A history lesson and conversation starter in one book."

- Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW

"This is a beautiful and heartfelt picture book about war and perspective that should be a part of all social studies curriculum."

- School Library Journal - STARRED REVIEW

"While this well-written title is meant for a younger audience, older students may also connect with the content as they study World War I and seek a depiction of the life of a soldier."

- School Library Connection

"Because of its particular focus on WWI, the story may be of special value to teachers whose classes are studying the period."

- Publishers Weekly

“This antiwar parable...is a powerful and accessible multi-audience picture book that imbues meaning to the hundredth anniversary of a war’s end now shrouded in the long ago while challenging young readers to weigh the merits of current conflicts in the news.”

- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Goldstyn’s text is powerful in its spareness, while his cartoon pictures successfully capture the story's tone and moods, both antic and somber; taken together, these create a memorable, moving tale."

- Booklist

"This would be a powerful book to read prior to the two minutes of silence on November 11 at 11 a.m. to consider how short two minutes is, but also what a difference two minutes can make."

- Canadian Review of Materials

"There will be lots to talk about after sharing this very fine picture book; highly recommended especially for elementary school library collections."

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