July 16, 2025 — It’s rare to find a children’s book about a terrible world war waged by adults.  The Horse Soldier by Sandie Oreta Gillis is the first children’s book I’ve read about WW II as seen from the eyes of an innocent 10-year old.   What makes it even more significant is that it is a true story of people some of whom are still around today.  And so beautifully illustrated by Filipino artists from the Dimasalang III International Artists Group based in Vancouver.