Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

$15.19

Hardcover
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Illustrator: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Publish Date: October 2012
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.9
EAN: 9780786808908

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Overview

A heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically acclaimed author of Abe’s Honest Words and Martin’s Big Words.

This picture book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Keller’s poignant narrative. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller’s life and legacy, making Helen’s Big World an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America–and the world–forever.

Details

Pages: 48
Dimensions: 11 x 9.8 x 0.6 in
Lexile Score: 770
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 078680890X

Awards

2016 California Young Reader Medal - Nominee (Picture Bk/Older Reader)
2015 Monarch Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2014 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2014 Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2014 Charlotte Award - Nominee (Intermediate/Grades 3-5)
2014 Show Me Readers Award - Nominee (Grades 1-3)
2013 Charlotte Zolotow Award - Highly Commended (Picture Book Text)
2012 Lupine Award - Winner (Picture Book)