Petar loves music, and his violin keeps the whole village dancing. But when war breaks out, Petar, his mother and his brother have to leave the valley and flee across the border to safety, leaving their beloved father in the village with the other men. Petar is so sad that he can no longer play his music - until one day a song of peace, spring and new beginnings starts to form in his head...

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Caroline Binch has illustrated many books for children, including the 'Grace' books by Mary Hoffman. She lives in Cornwall. Pratima Mitchell is Punjabi, was born in India and spends her time between India, Oxford and the rest of the world. She has worked as a teacher, an editor and published eighteen children's books.