Between the Walls
War and Peace
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Andrea Alemanno
Themes
War and Peace
Between the Walls is a thought-provoking picture book that will open up discussion with children about problem-solving and the building of communities.
The plot is built around a classic story setting of two cities divided. The town mayors that made the choices to divide the land hold onto their beliefs, while the towns’ children look for a way to make peace and change their world.
The first thing that caught my attention in this captivating children’s book was the art. The illustrations done by Andrea Alemanno are beautifully drawn by hand and the color palettes change with the mood of the story, making for great ambiance and visual transitions.
— Literary Titan
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere isn't your conventional children's book, but it provides such a powerful lesson for children and adults alike. It packs a huge punch!
Ultimately, Leo is able to inspire both sides of the town by showing them common things that they can all appreciate and enjoy: music, art, and recreation. We can just add “sports” to that “recreation” thing since some of the characters start dancing, swimming, and engaging in weight-bearing activities together. This is actually a tremendously impressive story with some great character work.
Though it lacks color, that actually might help to tell the story because the things that are colored are things that are to be emphasized. For example, the art on the sidewalk and Leo's clothing are colored while the other characters are plain and drab. This poetically shows that Leo is bringing color and light to this town.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Between the Walls, is a folktale about collaboration, friendship, and getting along with others.
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere is a fun little story but with some serious undertones.
The artwork by Andrea Alemanno is beautiful and evocative and the characters are drawn with finesse and convincing detail.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Between the Walls is a thought-provoking picture book that will open up discussion with children about problem-solving and the building of communities.
The plot is built around a classic story setting of two cities divided. The town mayors that made the choices to divide the land hold onto their beliefs, while the towns’ children look for a way to make peace and change their world.
The first thing that caught my attention in this captivating children’s book was the art. The illustrations done by Andrea Alemanno are beautifully drawn by hand and the color palettes change with the mood of the story, making for great ambiance and visual transitions.
— Literary Titan
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere isn't your conventional children's book, but it provides such a powerful lesson for children and adults alike. It packs a huge punch!
Ultimately, Leo is able to inspire both sides of the town by showing them common things that they can all appreciate and enjoy: music, art, and recreation. We can just add “sports” to that “recreation” thing since some of the characters start dancing, swimming, and engaging in weight-bearing activities together. This is actually a tremendously impressive story with some great character work.
Though it lacks color, that actually might help to tell the story because the things that are colored are things that are to be emphasized. For example, the art on the sidewalk and Leo's clothing are colored while the other characters are plain and drab. This poetically shows that Leo is bringing color and light to this town.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Between the Walls, is a folktale about collaboration, friendship, and getting along with others.
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere is a fun little story but with some serious undertones.
The artwork by Andrea Alemanno is beautiful and evocative and the characters are drawn with finesse and convincing detail.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Between the Walls is a thought-provoking picture book that will open up discussion with children about problem-solving and the building of communities.
— Literary Titan
The plot is built around a classic story setting of two cities divided. The town mayors that made the choices to divide the land hold onto their beliefs, while the towns’ children look for a way to make peace and change their world.
— Literary Titan
The first thing that caught my attention in this captivating children’s book was the art. The illustrations done by Andrea Alemanno are beautifully drawn by hand and the color palettes change with the mood of the story, making for great ambiance and visual transitions.
— Literary Titan
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere isn't your conventional children's book, but it provides such a powerful lesson for children and adults alike. It packs a huge punch!
— Outstanding Creator
Ultimately, Leo is able to inspire both sides of the town by showing them common things that they can all appreciate and enjoy: music, art, and recreation. We can just add “sports” to that “recreation” thing since some of the characters start dancing, swimming, and engaging in weight-bearing activities together. This is actually a tremendously impressive story with some great character work.
— Outstanding Creator
Though it lacks color, that actually might help to tell the story because the things that are colored are things that are to be emphasized. For example, the art on the sidewalk and Leo's clothing are colored while the other characters are plain and drab. This poetically shows that Leo is bringing color and light to this town.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Between the Walls, is a folktale about collaboration, friendship, and getting along with others.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Between the Walls by Tuula Pere is a fun little story but with some serious undertones.
— Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers’ Favorite
The artwork by Andrea Alemanno is beautiful and evocative and the characters are drawn with finesse and convincing detail.
— Francis Mont, Readers’ Favorite
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