{"product_id":"what-if-soldiers-fought-with-pillows-true-stories-of-imagination-and-courage-hardcover","title":"What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows?: True Stories of Imagination and Courage - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather Camlot\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSerge Bloch\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if the impossible were actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if our imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war, and totalitarian power. What if soldiers refused to carry weapons? What if fighter pilots dropped seeds instead of bombs? What if music could be a creative force for democracy? None of these ideas are impossible--in fact, they are all true historical examples of ideas that have been put into action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Accessible, engaging text introduces a different question and example on each spread. Evocative conceptual illustrations provide a light-hearted reminder of the power of imagination. This timely book encourages readers to think critically and dare to ask big questions, which might just change the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a writer, editor, and translator, HEATHER CAMLOT has asked \"what if\" countless times over her 20-year career. Her first middle-grade novel, \u003ci\u003eClutch\u003c\/i\u003e, was named among Kirkus's Best Middle-Grade Historical Fiction of 2017 and is a 2018 Skipping Stones Honor Award winner. Heather lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Renowned French illustrator SERGE BLOCH has illustrated over three hundred books, and his illustrations regularly appear in publications such as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. His many awards include a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, France's Baobab Award and the Bologna Ragazzi Award. Serge shares his time between Paris and New York City.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.8 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50336180175085,"sku":"9781771473620","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/pY-A3IkgAy9781771473620.webp?v=1785056341","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/what-if-soldiers-fought-with-pillows-true-stories-of-imagination-and-courage-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}