Description ■ An endless battle between a farmer and six crows: the story of two foolish characters caught in a whirlwind of conflict. In this story, the farmer and the crows attack each other, each in their own way. As the story unfolds, the fight between the farmer and the six crows over a wheat field grows more and more intense. Though the repeated fighting might well have exhausted them, their battle eventually loses sight of both its origin and its purpose, leaving behind only the bare state of 'conflict' itself. Caught in this never-ending spiral, the farmer and the crows spend so much time blaming and accusing one another that they forget the very reason they began fighting in the first place. Through the story of these foolish characters—who pour all their energy into blind accusations rather than working to resolve the conflict in front of them—Leo Lionni raises awareness about irrational aggression and violence toward others. He also uses the story as a metaphor to show how negative feelings toward someone can end up destroying our own lives. ■ A Picture Book That Reveals the Power and Value of Honest Conversation. Leo Lionni was born and raised in the late 1930s, a time marked by deep ideological conflict brought on by war. During that era, long-unresolved conflicts often repeated themselves through further violence and retaliation. Having witnessed these events firsthand, Lionni came to realize that calm reason and honest dialogue are the only real ways to resolve conflict. Through the owl character in this book, Lionni shares the belief he has held since childhood about 'the power and value of honest conversation.' In the story, the owl appears as a mediator in the fight between the farmer and the crows, urging them to talk things through. To the farmer and crows, who stubbornly refuse to listen, the owl says, 'It's never too late to talk,' and 'Words hold a kind of magic.' In these lines, Lionni's heartfelt message to his readers comes shining through. In today's fast-changing world, where we communicate so often through the internet and social media that it has become hard to look someone in the eye—even friends, coworkers, or family—Lionni's message feels more meaningful than ever. The characters, drawn with clear, vivid colors and expressive features, bring the story to life with energy and warmth. Bright, gentle hues further enhance the book's overall mood. Leo Lionni, who once said, 'Of all the many things I've done in my life, nothing has given me more satisfaction than working on picture books,' poured that same passion into this work. Born from his deep love of storytelling, this book, too, is sure to capture readers' hearts for years to come.