In a barren landscape an empire is about to rise and an epic struggle is about to unfold. Sticks and Stones illuminates this earth-shaking tale without a single word. Here, Peter Kuper has created a picture story of epic proportions. It is an intricate story of birth and death, war and peace, artfully told without a single word. It chronicles the rise of an empire and the consequences of hubris. This silent tale is both a perfect book for children and a potent political commentary for parents. Sparse, thought-provoking and beautiful, Kuper is a master of the genre.