The human contention comes as a lesson from a child's wisdom: riots are about people not knowing each other.ĭiaz's winning illustrations for "Smoky Night" were prepared with stylized acrylic paintings set against multimedia backgrounds of cardboard, fabric, metal scraps, wooden chips and matches. Perhaps when things settle down you and your cat will come over and share a dish of milk with us. Kim's cat - who have been bitter enemies - are found together after their tenement is burned, the message of the book is left for reflection: "They probably didn't know each other before. They don't care anymore what's right and what's wrong. The 1995 Caldecott Winner "Smoky Night" by Eve Bunting and illustrated by David Diaz tells about the Los Angeles riots through the eyes of young Daniel: "Mama explains about rioting. Maurice Sendak's "We Are All in the Dumps With Jack and Guy" portrays street children, kidnapping, violence and prejudice. Seuss' "The Lorax" and "The Butter Battle Book" are both examples of stories that express lessons on world conditions. For example, during the Los Angeles riots, many children watched as the turmoil and rampage was televised.Ĭhildren's books often choose a theme of social unrest which also mirrors the troubled world.Dr. In today's world children are not immune to public riots, bombings and devastations.
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