‘Imagine all the people living life in peace’ John Lennon
Imagine is a new book published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books in association with Amnesty International UK.
It brings the original words from the song, Imagine, by John Lennon, into a beautiful hard back book with the simplicity of the message of ‘peace’ into 2017 and our world of unrest and conflict.
The illustrations by Jean Jullien show a pigeon with a small brown case as he wanders across the globe sharing a message of peace and friendship. Each page is wonderfully simple in design, which matches John Lennon’s thoughts on living in peace and harmony. They echo a simple truth across different countries and borders.
This is a book that needs to be bought and shared in the home, in school, in faith groups and just to read on your own, when you have been getting depressed listening to the world news.
There is a wealth of material available to support the book; Amnesty International UK, shows many reviews and there is a message board where artists across the world have written their own message of peace.
‘Peace isn’t just the absence of noise, peace is also the absence of hatred and that starts right here, inside of you and of me. So come on, look inside and imagine! ‘ …Laurence Anholt
There are also downloadable activity packs and a fun craft kit to create ‘peace bunting’ from the birds in the book.
To watch an amazing animated video with the song from John Lennon visit The Creative Cooperation, brilliant!
Final words must go to Yoko Lennon
‘Everybody wants to feel happy and to feel safe. And we can all help make the world a better place in our own way. We should always share what we have, and we should stand up for people who are not being treated fairly.’ …Yoko Lennon
Make this a Christmas present for someone you know, or even yourself!
Sue Martin
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