A Kids Book About consistently puts out the best books on the market about tough and abstract topics, and this one is no exception. They handle the topics with no sugarcoating and no condescension, while still exploring the content in a safe and approachable manner. The use of basic typography and colors to convey mood and meaning work better than pictures ever could. Jones dives into the universal qualities of all wars throughout history. In true A Kids Book About fashion, she manages to explain the horrors of war without making the tragedy too overwhelming to face. When your life isn't directly impacted by war, it's easy to think of war as something from this history books. Jones teaches kids (and reminds adults) that war is still happening every day and so many people around the world are still impacted by it.