Thursday, September 18, 2008

Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad by James Rumford


Illustrated by James Rumford.

Abstract: As bombs and missiles fall on Baghdad in 2003, a young boy uses the art of calligraphy to distance himself from the horror of war.

Roaring Brook Press, 2008.

1 comment:

Kris said...

I love the collage-like illustrations in this book. They do a wonderful job of extending the text, bringing the reader into the world of Ali and his love of calligraphy.