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A new book Planting Sunshine helps explain war to children

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The news is filled with stories about war and conflict around the world. But it doesn't just affect the people living there, it ripples far beyond the borders. Canadian author, Andrée Poulin, joins the show to talk about her latest book Planting Sunshine, which follows the story of a little boy who is horrified by the violence he sees on his TV screen. She will talk about the book, its inspiration and how we can talk to young people about conflict and peace.
28 Jan 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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