John and Yoko's song "War Is Over!" inspired movie to debut as a picture book, set for release.
Going, Going, Gone! Sean Ono Lennon and Friends Unleash "War Is Over!" Picture Book
NEWS FLASH! Straight from the Big Apple - Sean Ono Lennon, who kicked some serious animation butt with the 2023 Oscar-winning short film "War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko", is ramping things up a notch. His gripping tale, about a war-weary pigeon inspiring soldiers on both sides of the battlefield is set to hit bookshelves on November 4th, 2025. That's right, folks, Viking Children's Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has the goods!
In case you've been living under a rock, this picture book adaptation tells a yarn spun from the holiday-anti-war classic, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)", a track by none other than John Lennon and his ol' lady, Yoko Ono, which saw the light of day in '71. Sean Lennon, their darling son, was born in '75.
Sean Lennon said in a statement that, "When it comes to our feathered friend, this story just felt like it needed to be laid down in glorious illustrations. Our hopes are that this book will serve as a talking point for parents and kids. War, let's face it, ain't for the faint-hearted, and we reckon this book will help kick off some vital convo's!"
Penned by Sean Lennon, "War Is Over!" writer-director Dave Mullins, and producer Brad Booker, with bang-up illustrations by artist Max Narciso, this book's gonna be a real showstopper. Interested in getting your hands dirty before the big release date? Preorders are now open - hurry 'fore they're gone![1][2]
Just remember, while it's all but certain that Sean Ono Lennon is front and center in this project, it's not explicit. But with a title like "War Is Over!", it's a safe bet that there's some connection to his famous parents, John and Yoko Ono. Happy reading, one and all!
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In the spirit of multi-faceted storytelling, Sean Ono Lennon's upcoming "War Is Over!" picture book isn't limited to just words; it will also include music, as accompanying songs are planned. To complement this animated tale, fans might also find comfort in exploring books, movies-and-tv shows that delve into the world of war, peace, and the power of music.
