WAR HORSE

WAR HORSE by Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo's War Horse in a picture book? Yes, please! The touching story of a friendship between a boy, Alfred, and his horse, Joey, War Horse takes us into the realities of what it meant for people to give things up for World War 1. When Joey is sold to be used in the cavalry, Alfred is heartbroken. He promises that he will find Joey no matter what. Alfred promptly enlists in the army and both lives are changed forever.

This book offers great starting points for discussions about friendship, forgiveness, and the ability to see the humanness of your enemy.