L'homme aux chats d'Alep

I'm curious about how Irene Latham came across this real-life hero and decided his story needed to be shared with children.

The contrast between war's devastation and acts of compassion really stuck with me. How did this duality affect others' reading experience?

The artwork seemed to bring the characters and setting to life vividly. I wonder if the visuals were planned to evoke specific feelings.