The Conquerors by David McKee, Handprint Books, 2004, ISBN 1-59354-078-7
The story of a large and powerful army who goes out and conquers all the surrounding neighbors, basically because they can, but also so that they can "be like us". (Because, doesn't everyone want to be like us?) From the book jacket: "A simply told parable [which] sends a special message that is all the more effective for framing a quiet plea for peace." It will be interesting to use this with students, probably 3rd to 5th grade, and see what they come up with. I always learn from the kids...
You may remember David McKee from Elmer (the colorful elephant) books.
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