"Benno and the Night of Broken Glass" by Josee Bisaillon follows the story of a young cat named Benno who lives in a peaceful neighborhood. One night, he witnesses the distressing events of Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, when violence erupts against Jewish people in Germany. As Benno observes the chaos and destruction, he grapples with his desire to help. Through his experiences, the story emphasizes themes of compassion, courage, and the importance of standing up against injustice, ultimately aiming to inspire young readers to understand the consequences of hate and the value of kindness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by Kar-Ben Copies Ltd .

Hae-Kyung Chang majored in child development psychology. Currently she works on children's educational programmes and writes picture books. Her works include The Cracking Date and The Moving Store. She has also translated stories such as Minerva the Monster, Poddy and Flora, and Mr. Big. Josee Bisaillon is an artist and illustrator from Canada. After drawing the characters on paper, she cuts them out and makes a collage, colours them again, and composes them on the computer to create rich images. She is the recipient of many awards for her use of various textures, bright colours, and her colourful imagination. She is the illustrator of My Diary: The Totally True Story of ME!, also published by Magination Press.