Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)
WHY? by Nikolai Popov
Add WHY? to bookshelf
Add to Bookshelf

Look Inside

WHY?

A Timeless Story Told Without Words

A Timeless Story Told Without Words

By Nikolai Popov

By Nikolai Popov

By Nikolai Popov

By Nikolai Popov

By Nikolai Popov

By Nikolai Popov

Best Seller
Hardcover $17.99

Oct 26, 2021 | ISBN 9781662650833 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $12.00

May 01, 2016 | ISBN 9789888341054 | 7 and up

Ebook $6.99

Oct 26, 2021 | ISBN 9781662650840 | 4-8 years

All Formats
+
    WHY? by Nikolai Popov
    Hardcover $17.99
    Oct 26, 2021 | ISBN 9781662650833

    Buy from Other Retailers:

    See All Formats (2) +
    • $17.99

      Oct 26, 2021 | ISBN 9781662650833 | 4-8 years

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • $12.00

      May 01, 2016 | ISBN 9789888341054 | 7 and up

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • Oct 26, 2021 | ISBN 9781662650840 | 4-8 years

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Buy the Ebook:

    About WHY?

    A frog and a mouse fall into an argument over a flower in this wordless modern classic, perfect for starting conversations with children about peace, conflict, warfare, and the importance of de-escalation.

    In this new edition of a wordless modern classic, a frog picks a beautiful flower. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he grabs it for himself. Then Frog’s friends chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, a counter-attack from Mouse’s friends surprises them—and the conflict soon escalates into a full-blown war. When the dust finally clears, all either side can ask is: Why? With an afterword by children’s literature expert Leonard S. Marcus, this seemingly simple book is an invaluable way to talk to young children about conflict and warfare.

    About WHY?

    A frog finds a beautiful flower and picks it for himself. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he swipes it. Frog’s friends come to his aid and chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, Mouse’s friends return for a counter-attack. Before long the conflict has devolved into a full-scale frog-mouse war. By the end of it, all either side can ask is: why? This seemingly simple book tackles an important subject and will be an invaluable way to talk to young children about conflict and warfare.

    About WHY?

    In this new edition of a wordless modern classic, a frog picks a beautiful flower. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he grabs it for himself. Then Frog’s friends chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, a counter-attack from Mouse’s friends surprises them—and the conflict soon escalates into a full-blown war. When the dust finally clears, all either side can ask is: Why? With an afterword by children’s literature expert Leonard S. Marcus, this seemingly simple book is an invaluable way to talk to young children about conflict and warfare.

    Also by Nikolai Popov

    The Great Shoe Parade
    Kwik & Kwak
    See all books by Nikolai Popov

    Also by Nikolai Popov

    The Great Shoe Parade
    Kwik & Kwak
    See all books by Nikolai Popov

    Also by Nikolai Popov

    The Great Shoe Parade
    Kwik & Kwak
    See all books by Nikolai Popov

    About Nikolai Popov

    Nikolai Popov, the author and illustrator, lives in Russia and has created many celebrated books around the world.

    About Nikolai Popov

    Nikolai Popov, the author and illustrator, lives in Russia and has created many celebrated books around the world.

    About Nikolai Popov

    Nikolai Popov, the author and illustrator, lives in Russia and has created many celebrated books around the world.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by minedition
    Oct 26, 2021 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781662650833

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $12.00
    Published by minedition
    May 01, 2016 | 40 Pages | 7-5/7 x 9-2/5 | 7 and up | ISBN 9789888341054

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by minedition
    Oct 26, 2021 | 40 Pages | 7-5/7 x 9-2/5 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781662650840

    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

    Praise

    “A gentle—yet powerful—way to start a discussion about conflict, escalation, and the consequences of war.” — Parents magazine

    A National Council of Social Studies Notable Trade Book

    “Even the youngest reader will quickly grasp the point of Popov’s forceful allegory.” —Publishers Weekly
    “Makes a powerful point about the cycle of violence that seems to dominate the headlines.” —Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, readbrightly.com

    “Outstanding, thought-provoking book makes clear the absurdity and senseless destructive nature of war.” —Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy (nationally syndicated column)

    “…shows, to great effect, how conflicts can grow out of petty disagreements….a book that children and adults alike can connect with.” — Through the Looking Glass

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Raise kids who love to read

    Raise kids who love to read

    Today's Top Books

    Want to know what people are actually reading right now?

     An online magazine for today’s home cook

    An online magazine for today’s home cook