How War Changed Rondo
How War Changed Rondo by Romana Romanyshyn, published by Enchanted Lion Books in 2021, is a poignant picture book that explores the impact of conflict on a once-idyllic town. With 40 pages, this edition presents a narrative centered around three friends—Danko, Zirka, and Fabian—who face the arrival of War in their peaceful community. As they grapple with the chaos and destruction that ensues, the story highlights their efforts to confront War and restore harmony to their beloved home.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of themes such as death, grief, and the emotional toll of violence within the context of a children’s story. The book emphasizes the importance of community, resilience, and the power of song as the characters unite to combat the darkness brought by War. Through its engaging illustrations and narrative, How War Changed Rondo serves as a reflection on the lingering effects of conflict and a tribute to the enduring spirit of hope and peace.
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A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Picture Book for Starting Conversations
A USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022
War has come to the idyllic town of Rondo. Can three gentle but brave friends stop War’s destruction and save their beloved home?
Danko, Zirka, and Fabian live peacefully in the small town of Rondo, a magical and joyful place where even the flowers sing! Everything is perfect … until the fateful day that War arrives. Having never experienced War, the inhabitants don’t know what to do. They try to talk to it and fight it, but nothing seems to stop the spread of War’s destruction and darkness. Harnessing the power of light, community, and song, Danko, Zirka, and Fabian, along with all their neighbors, must rally together to lead Rondo to victory.
How War Changed Rondo reflects the darkness and pain that conflict bring and the wounds that linger long after it’s over. This picture book serves as a tribute to peace, resistance, and hope, and was written and illustrated by Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv, a husband-and-wife duo from Ukraine.
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