Typical-sized children's book with many illustrations presumably by the author.

I really enjoyed this book. The content surprised me. It's about a Polish mother (well, I'm guessing she's Polish because Anita Lobel is Polish) who tries to protect her sons from the horrors of a war that is going on around them by building a wall around her potato farm. ( )

This book shows that fighting can separate you from loved ones. It also teaches how a mother can fix problems. Reading the book introduces the readers to soldiers and battle which could be of interest for a young boy. I would recommend this book more to a boy in 3-5 grade, but it would be suitable for a girl. ( )

Mother attempts to protect her sons from the ravages of war. As the boys grow, they each decide to be soldiers (on opposite sides). As the war continues, food supplies run low and the sons become tired. They bring their troops back home for food and rest. A battle breaks out when the opposing armies meet. Mother teaches all the boys a lesson. Illustrations cover most of the page. ( )

A neat book!! The story takes you from the boys' backyard to the battlefield and back. A happy ending is in store for the reader also an easy reader with nice illustrations. I would use this book to teach about the tagged issues and US History. Grades 2+ ( )