Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World

Written by Heidi Poelman & illustrated by Kyle Kershner

Part of the Little Heroes Book Series

Board book

$12.99

$12.08

5 - 6

Reading age

Page count

Jul 1, 2019

Publication date

Buy from other retailers

Amazon Bookshop

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

From the creative vision of Merce Cunningham to the brave voice of Bernie Whitebear, Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction to the brave people from their home state who made a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Washingtonians: Chief Seattle, George Washington, Catherine Montgomery, Bertha Knight Landes, Dixie Lee Ray, Merce Cunningham, Bernie Whitebear, Gary Locke, Bill &amp;amp; Melinda Gates, and Pearl Jam (of course). A quote from each hero is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.

What Kind of Book is Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World

Topics

role models courage

Genres

(auto)biography nonfiction

Reviews

Book Lists That Include This Book

Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World

Books about courage

Books about role models

Books about (auto)biography

The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Heidi Poelman

Heidi Poelman graduated from Wake Forest University with a master’s degree in communication. She is the author of The Two-Minute Secret to Staying in Love, in which she explores the significance of seemingly simple thoughts, words, and deeds. Heidi lives in Utah with her husband, with whom she has three children.

Illustrator

Kyle Kershner

Kyle Kershner has loved drawing since he was a tot. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art. He spends his days doing what he loves most, illustrating children’s books and making kid-friendly art. Kyle resides in Northeast Ohio with his wife and son.