Flying Paintings: The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art    by Amy Alznauer, ShanZuo Zhou & DaHuang Zhou Order:  USA  Can Candlewick, 2020 (2020) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson Flying Paintings: The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art is an inspiring picture book, written by Amy Alznauer, and illustrated by the brothers (ShanZuo and DaHuang Zhou) whose story is told here. Shaoli was born in Wuming, China, 'in the back of a bookstore', where grandmother Po Po told him stories of paintings that flew and of soldiers' violence. He learned that 'The world is a beautiful and terrible place'. After Shaoning was born, the brothers did everything together. Then came the Cultural Revolution in China, with book burning, labor camps and prison. When work separated the brothers, Shaoli dreamed of paintings flying free. After he reunited with Shaoning, they painted together, inspired by their grandmother's stories and by cliff paintings near their childhood home. China was changing too, so that now the Zhou brothers are world-renowned artists. They encourage others to do what they did and follow their dreams, despite adversity. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews