Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

$15.19

Hardcover
Publish Date: October 2001
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.4
EAN: 9780786807147

Overview

This Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Honor, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words.

Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier’s stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a list of additional books and websites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 11.32 x 10.24 x 0.39 in
Lexile Score: 610
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0786807148

Awards

2005 Monarch Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2004 Charlotte Award - Nominee (Primary)
2003 Red Clover Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2003 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee (Children's)
2002 Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2002 Bookseller's Choice - Winner (Nonfiction)
2002 Caldecott Medal - Honor Book (Picture Book)
2002 Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book (Illustrator)
2002 Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winner (Picture Book)
2002 Orbis Pictus Award - Honor Book (Children's Nonfiction)