Mother's Bread Dough
War and Peace
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Stefan Turk
Themes
Pere has incorporated historical fiction with a wonderful tale of hope, love, and faith. Leo and his mother are the bearers of many blessings as they travel, and readers will watch in wonder as his mother’s bread continues to provide food for many along their journey and beyond.
I have to say that Stefan Turk has exceeded all expectations with the illustrations of Leo, his mother, and their very trying journey. The mood created by the illustrations is spot-on. I absolutely adore the style Turk uses throughout the book.
Mother’s Bread Dough, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Stefan Turk is a highly recommend book to any elementary teacher seeking to incorporate a truly impactful story into their Reading or Social Studies curriculum. This is truly a beautifully written tale for the ages.
— Literary Titan
Years later, after the war is done, Leo and Mother encounter the girl and her mother. They are no longer enemies. In fact, they're fellow compatriots and, more importantly, fellow human beings. This says a lot about compassion and why we should treat people the way we'd want to be treated.
Mother's Bread Dough is another powerful, heartwarming children's book by Tuula Pere, one of our most prolific children's authors and a perennial success at this point.
This book highlights that whether we're in a state of peace or war, no matter where they are in the world, people are people just trying to live their lives, take care of their families, and do their jobs. It is a beautiful and inspiring story!
— Outstanding Creator
The predominant theme of Mother’s Bread Dough is the kindness and humanity displayed by Leo’s mother. She never missed an opportunity to show love to strangers, never minding the hostilities of the war. She was a great example to her son and will be one to every child who reads this book.
My heartstrings were pulled from the start and my eagerness to turn to the next page lasted throughout. I enjoyed reading about the strong bond between the two main characters and how their story played out to the end.
Stefan Turk created delightful illustrations with warm tones throughout each page. The graphics accurately depict the emotions of each character, which made reading a lovely experience for me.
— Adanna Ora, Readers’ Favorite
Pere has incorporated historical fiction with a wonderful tale of hope, love, and faith. Leo and his mother are the bearers of many blessings as they travel, and readers will watch in wonder as his mother’s bread continues to provide food for many along their journey and beyond.
I have to say that Stefan Turk has exceeded all expectations with the illustrations of Leo, his mother, and their very trying journey. The mood created by the illustrations is spot-on. I absolutely adore the style Turk uses throughout the book.
Mother’s Bread Dough, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Stefan Turk is a highly recommend book to any elementary teacher seeking to incorporate a truly impactful story into their Reading or Social Studies curriculum. This is truly a beautifully written tale for the ages.
— Literary Titan
Years later, after the war is done, Leo and Mother encounter the girl and her mother. They are no longer enemies. In fact, they're fellow compatriots and, more importantly, fellow human beings. This says a lot about compassion and why we should treat people the way we'd want to be treated.
Mother's Bread Dough is another powerful, heartwarming children's book by Tuula Pere, one of our most prolific children's authors and a perennial success at this point.
This book highlights that whether we're in a state of peace or war, no matter where they are in the world, people are people just trying to live their lives, take care of their families, and do their jobs. It is a beautiful and inspiring story!
— Outstanding Creator
The predominant theme of Mother’s Bread Dough is the kindness and humanity displayed by Leo’s mother. She never missed an opportunity to show love to strangers, never minding the hostilities of the war. She was a great example to her son and will be one to every child who reads this book.
My heartstrings were pulled from the start and my eagerness to turn to the next page lasted throughout. I enjoyed reading about the strong bond between the two main characters and how their story played out to the end.
Stefan Turk created delightful illustrations with warm tones throughout each page. The graphics accurately depict the emotions of each character, which made reading a lovely experience for me.
— Adanna Ora, Readers’ Favorite
Pere has incorporated historical fiction with a wonderful tale of hope, love, and faith. Leo and his mother are the bearers of many blessings as they travel, and readers will watch in wonder as his mother’s bread continues to provide food for many along their journey and beyond.
— Literary Titan
I have to say that Stefan Turk has exceeded all expectations with the illustrations of Leo, his mother, and their very trying journey. The mood created by the illustrations is spot-on. I absolutely adore the style Turk uses throughout the book.
— Literary Titan
Mother’s Bread Dough, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Stefan Turk is a highly recommend book to any elementary teacher seeking to incorporate a truly impactful story into their Reading or Social Studies curriculum. This is truly a beautifully written tale for the ages.
— Literary Titan
Years later, after the war is done, Leo and Mother encounter the girl and her mother. They are no longer enemies. In fact, they're fellow compatriots and, more importantly, fellow human beings. This says a lot about compassion and why we should treat people the way we'd want to be treated.
— Outstanding Creator
Mother's Bread Dough is another powerful, heartwarming children's book by Tuula Pere, one of our most prolific children's authors and a perennial success at this point.
— Outstanding Creator
This book highlights that whether we're in a state of peace or war, no matter where they are in the world, people are people just trying to live their lives, take care of their families, and do their jobs. It is a beautiful and inspiring story!
— Outstanding Creator
The predominant theme of Mother’s Bread Dough is the kindness and humanity displayed by Leo’s mother. She never missed an opportunity to show love to strangers, never minding the hostilities of the war. She was a great example to her son and will be one to every child who reads this book.
— Adanna Ora, Readers’ Favorite
My heartstrings were pulled from the start and my eagerness to turn to the next page lasted throughout. I enjoyed reading about the strong bond between the two main characters and how their story played out to the end.
— Amy Louise Hill, Readers’ Favorite
Stefan Turk created delightful illustrations with warm tones throughout each page. The graphics accurately depict the emotions of each character, which made reading a lovely experience for me.
— Cloie Belle Daffon, Readers’ Favorite
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