Lullaby of the Valley
War and Peace
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Andrea Alemanno
Themes
Lullaby of the Valley follows two mountain villages overcome by fear, accusations, and mistrust. Grandma Kaina's heartfelt lullaby becomes a gentle force for peace, reminding the valley how to live together again.
The lullaby is a beautiful message of peace and comfort. The two old women use the only tool they have, their voice, to calm the hate and anger in their world.
Author Tuula Pere has written about this difficult topic eloquently and illustrator Andrea Alemanno has provided the haunting images to coincide with the topic.
I would recommend this picture book for all kids and their families, and as a useful story for teachers to show children that kindness can win over anger.
— Literary Titan
This cry for peace and reconciliation sends a powerful message out into the world.
With that said, we always admire what Pere and her illustrators try to do. Every book they make is unique and different. And every book they make takes risks.
While the illustrations are passable and more than adequate, they lack the oomph of previous works.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Lullaby of the Valley, is a pacifistic book about war and peace.
Lullaby of the Valley tells a story as sweet and touching as the song that Kaina and Siran sing.
The narrative plays out like a graphic novel. Andrea Alemanno's enchanting artwork really captures the themes and tone, evoking feelings of heartache and hope in equal measure.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Pere consistently sets herself apart from her contemporaries with the depth of her themes. “Lullaby of the Valley” is no different, as it takes on the senselessness of war and teaches children the power of unity. Kaina, its wise protagonist, uses the power of tradition and shared history to end a conflict started over a misunderstanding amplified by a sense of mistrust. Pere again excels in telling a compelling story that prepares today’s children for the world we currently live in.
The book’s standout feature is its worldbuilding. Pere builds a sense of place in “Lullaby of the Valley” absent in varying degrees from her other books, resulting in a more robust, engaging narrative for young children.
Again, Alemanno’s depiction of the various landscapes throughout both villages perfectly accentuates the character of the two villages and their shared history.
— Maincrest Media
The lullaby is a beautiful message of peace and comfort. The two old women use the only tool they have, their voice, to calm the hate and anger in their world.
Author Tuula Pere has written about this difficult topic eloquently and illustrator Andrea Alemanno has provided the haunting images to coincide with the topic.
I would recommend this picture book for all kids and their families, and as a useful story for teachers to show children that kindness can win over anger.
— Literary Titan
This cry for peace and reconciliation sends a powerful message out into the world.
With that said, we always admire what Pere and her illustrators try to do. Every book they make is unique and different. And every book they make takes risks.
While the illustrations are passable and more than adequate, they lack the oomph of previous works.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Lullaby of the Valley, is a pacifistic book about war and peace.
Lullaby of the Valley tells a story as sweet and touching as the song that Kaina and Siran sing.
The narrative plays out like a graphic novel. Andrea Alemanno's enchanting artwork really captures the themes and tone, evoking feelings of heartache and hope in equal measure.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Pere consistently sets herself apart from her contemporaries with the depth of her themes. “Lullaby of the Valley” is no different, as it takes on the senselessness of war and teaches children the power of unity. Kaina, its wise protagonist, uses the power of tradition and shared history to end a conflict started over a misunderstanding amplified by a sense of mistrust. Pere again excels in telling a compelling story that prepares today’s children for the world we currently live in.
The book’s standout feature is its worldbuilding. Pere builds a sense of place in “Lullaby of the Valley” absent in varying degrees from her other books, resulting in a more robust, engaging narrative for young children.
Again, Alemanno’s depiction of the various landscapes throughout both villages perfectly accentuates the character of the two villages and their shared history.
— Maincrest Media
The lullaby is a beautiful message of peace and comfort. The two old women use the only tool they have, their voice, to calm the hate and anger in their world.
— Literary Titan
Author Tuula Pere has written about this difficult topic eloquently and illustrator Andrea Alemanno has provided the haunting images to coincide with the topic.
— Literary Titan
I would recommend this picture book for all kids and their families, and as a useful story for teachers to show children that kindness can win over anger.
— Literary Titan
This cry for peace and reconciliation sends a powerful message out into the world.
— Outstanding Creator
With that said, we always admire what Pere and her illustrators try to do. Every book they make is unique and different. And every book they make takes risks.
— Outstanding Creator
While the illustrations are passable and more than adequate, they lack the oomph of previous works.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere’s picture book, Lullaby of the Valley, is a pacifistic book about war and peace.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Lullaby of the Valley tells a story as sweet and touching as the song that Kaina and Siran sing.
— Astrid Iustulin, Readers’ Favorite
The narrative plays out like a graphic novel. Andrea Alemanno's enchanting artwork really captures the themes and tone, evoking feelings of heartache and hope in equal measure.
— Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite
Pere consistently sets herself apart from her contemporaries with the depth of her themes. “Lullaby of the Valley” is no different, as it takes on the senselessness of war and teaches children the power of unity. Kaina, its wise protagonist, uses the power of tradition and shared history to end a conflict started over a misunderstanding amplified by a sense of mistrust. Pere again excels in telling a compelling story that prepares today’s children for the world we currently live in.
— Maincrest Media
The book’s standout feature is its worldbuilding. Pere builds a sense of place in “Lullaby of the Valley” absent in varying degrees from her other books, resulting in a more robust, engaging narrative for young children.
— Maincrest Media
Again, Alemanno’s depiction of the various landscapes throughout both villages perfectly accentuates the character of the two villages and their shared history.
— Maincrest Media
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