September 21st, International Peace Day, was the date chosen for the publication of the album, which will be simultaneous in several countries, and whose sales rights will be allocated entirely to Amnesty International, whose official anthem is "Imagine." Jullien has translated with his illustrations the values of tolerance and respect for the rest of humanity that Lennon defended in his song, of which Yoko Onno will be declared co-author. A very special book for the widow of Lennon expresses in the prologue her joy to see the text written by her husband in an album that considers "beautiful". "With 'Imagine' he composed a song that called for peace around the world" and nowadays he needs peace much more than ever, "so his words are still very important," he says.
"We all want to be happy and feel safe and we can all collaborate in our own way to make the world a better place.We should always carry the love in our hearts and take care of each other.We should always share what we have and defend Those who do not receive fair treatment, "he adds. That is what makes the pigeon protagonist who, after traveling in subway with a bag loaded with olive branches, rises the flight and enters the sea on board a boat to mediate a fight between two seagulls for a fish or to clothe Between its feathers to varied birds when arriving at a pole of light. Birds that may be dreamers like the pigeon, but will help to spread their branches and extend their desire for peace and tolerance throughout the world. Although the album is aimed at children between 5 and 12 years old, the publisher believes that following the lyrics of this "world anthem" is also a good opportunity for adults to share with children, nephews, grandchildren ... this message of peace.
Amnesty International thanked Yoko Ono for his "kindness" for allowing the "wonderful words" of John Lennon to be used in the book: "This book speaks of something that helps us enjoy life with joy and without fear: peace For us to prosper, we must treat everyone with courtesy, equanimity and justice. " Along with the album edition, the publisher has organized a drawing competition for schools with the desire that children get involved in the "Imagine" project: for this they will have to design a bird of the form and color they prefer. Equality and diversity highlighted by Yoko Ono Lennon in his prologue, in which he encourages children to treat everyone, not just their family or friends, and to do their bit on a daily basis: "All good things That we do can contribute to improving the world.
