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Children's Fiction Diversity & Multicultural

Peace Train

by (author) Cat Stevens

illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher
HarperCollins
Initial publish date
May 2021
Category
Diversity & Multicultural, Friendship, Theater, Railroads & Trains, Violence, Values & Virtues, Strangers, Music, Stories in Verse, Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780063053991
    Publish Date
    May 2021
    List Price
    $24.99

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The instant #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller!

Hop aboard the Peace Train in this picture book adaptation of Cat Stevens’s legendary anthem of unity and harmony in time for the song’s 50th anniversary! With illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.

“Now I've been happy lately

Thinking about the good things to come

And I believe it could be

Something good has begun

Oh, I've been smiling lately

Dreaming about the world as one

And I believe it could be

Someday it's going to come”

Readers are invited to hop on the PEACE TRAIN and join its growing group of passengers who are all ready to unite the world in peace and harmony.

Featuring the timeless lyrics of Cat Stevens’s legendary song and illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Peter H. Reynolds, this hopeful picture book inspires tolerance and love for people of all cultures and identities.

About the authors

Cat Stevens is one of the most influential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters of all time. His career spans over six decades, and he is known worldwide for his hits “Peace Train,” “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out,” “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” and many more. In 2003, he was honored with the World Social Award for “humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war.” The World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates recognized him with the Man of Peace award for his charity work and philanthropy in 2004. In 2020, he launched the Peace Train initiative, which delivers relief, medical aid, and education globally. www.catstevens.com

Cat Stevens' profile page

PETER H. REYNOLDS est auteur-illustrateur de livres à succès classés au palmarès du New York Times. Il est le créateur des livres Je t’aime de tout mon cœur, Le collectionneur de mots, Joyeux rêveur, Le point de départ, Autour de la table, Ta voix compte et Toi! et il signe les illustrations des albums Je suis courageux, Je suis humain, Je suis puissant, Le Train de la paix, Le yoga c’est pour moi, L’amour : Un livre sur la compassion et La princesse de l’eau claire. Ses livres ont été traduits dans plus de 25 langues et sont appréciés dans le monde entier. Il vit avec sa famille à Dedham, au Massachusetts.

 

PETER H. REYNOLDS is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, Be You!, Our Table, and All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow! He is also the illustrator of When Thing Aren't Going Right, Go Left and The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create "stories that matter, stories that move." He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family.

 

Peter H. Reynolds' profile page

Editorial Reviews

Unlike many of the songs that have become picture book texts, this one builds up a real head of steam for world peace, and captures the childlike optimism of the original song for a new generation. — School Library Journal (starred review)

Climb aboard, with this visual interpretation of the classic 1971 song. — Kirkus Reviews

[A] joy-filled journey. — Horn Book Magazine

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