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First Questions and Answers: Why Are There Wars?

By Katie Daynes and Mairi Mackinnon

What changes when wars end—and how can paper doves help build peace?

thoughtful · reassuring · informative · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Feelings/Wellbeing

What is First Questions and Answers: Why Are There Wars? about?

Why do wars begin, and what happens when they end? Lift the flaps to discover how conflicts have changed throughout history, why people disagree, and how soldiers, doctors, aid workers and other helpers support those affected. With clear explanations and carefully chosen examples, this thoughtful book explores difficult questions in a calm, child-friendly way. It also shows how peace can be built, offering hopeful ideas for making the world kinder, including creating origami peace doves.

About the author

Katie Daynes is a talented author who has written many fun and interesting books for children. She is well known for her 'See Inside' and 'Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers' series, which help curious readers explore science, history, and lots of amazing facts. Katie loves making learning exciting and enjoyable for everyone.

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2024

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