"Today's children grow up in a society where lockdowns and gun violence have become part of their reality. This can be a very hard conversation to have with young children. Sparking Peace provides a springboard for parents and educators seeking to discussgun violence and trauma with children. This book will help kids learn about conflict while also carefully addressing gun violence and peacemaking. Sparking Peace follows a young child who breaks a neighbor's window and discovers friendship, transformation, and new beginnings. This poetic tale offers readers a gentle introduction to peacemaking in response to gun violence, where hatred and sorrow are transformed into new life. The back matter will contain talking points for discussing gun violence with children as well as details about the non-profit RAWtools"-- Provided by publisher.