Chez moi, c'est la guerre
Author: Fatima Sharafeddine
Illustrator: Claude K. Dubois
Original language: Lebanees
Translated into English by: not
Published: March 2008
Publishers: Mijade Publications
ISBN13: 978-2871425847
Price: € 8.87 (HC)
Age: 8 years and up
Er is oorlog in mijn stad (There is war in my city) written by Lebanese author Fatima Sharafeddine is not her debut as a writer. She has already written more than 120 children's books and books for young adults. With great success, because her books have been translated into many European and Asian languages and she has won various awards for them.
In picture book Er is oorlog in mijn stad an 8-year-old girl tells what it's like when there's a war in the city where you live. Playing outside is dangerous, sometimes you can't go to school. There are soldiers outside and at night the bombs are falling. Occasionally life seems to be normal, cars are driving through the streets and the shops are open again. Just for a little while, but a little while doesn't last long ...
Together with the illustrations from Claude K. Dubois the story comes to life, they make it tangible and moving for younger children. That is why we read this book always to them, always together. A really sad but also very beautiful book. Whole heartedly recommended!
3 peaceful shining stars for Chez moi, c'est la guerre, from the listeners and their readers!