Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Caldecott Honor Book) (A Big Words Book, 1)

ISBN: 1423106350

Author: Rappaport, Doreen

Condition: New

A Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Childrens Book ? This "stunning, reverent" (School Library Journal) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound message to young readers through powerful collage art and Dr. Kings own words.Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Growing up in the segregated South, he was inspired by his mothers belief in equality and his fathers sermons. He found his calling as a minister too, preaching words of love over hate-words that propelled him to the forefront of the civil rights movement, and whose legacy is still felt today.Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of Dr. Kings most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in an accessible way, while Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and other backmatter round out this addition to the acclaimed Big Words series of biographies.Dont miss these other titles in the Big Words series!Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen OchoaRuth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader GinsburgHelens Big World: The Life of Helen KellerAbes Honest Words: The Life of Abraham LincolnFrederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglas