West Virginia Children's Book Award
2011 · Children's · Nominee
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WHEN BOMBS BEGIN TO FALL, Ali drowns out the sould of war with a pen.
Like other children living in Baghdad, Ali loves soccer, music and dancing, but most of all, he loves the ancient art of calligraphy. When bombs begin to fall on his city, Ali turns to his pen, writing sweeping and gliding words to the silent music that drowns out the war all around him. Gorgeously illustrated with collage, pencil and charcoal drawings and, of course, exquisite calligraphy, this timely and yet universal story celebrates art and history but also offers young children a way to understand all they see and hear on the news.
Silent Music is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Awards
Red Clover Award
2010 · Picture Book · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2009 · Seven to Ten · Recommended
Jane Addams Children's Book Award
2009 · Bks for Younger Children · Honor Book
Middle East Book Award
2008 · Picture Book · Winner
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