Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller
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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.
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Doreen Rappaport is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust; Lady Liberty: A Biography, illustrated by Matt Tavares; and Martin’s Big Words, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Doreen Rappaport lives in upstate New York.
Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron’s Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth, and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary’s Ball, Oliver’s Game, and Mudball. He is the illustrator of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit, Maine.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780786808908
- Publication Date
- October 16, 2012
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Page Count
- 48
- Reading Age
- 6 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2011053516
- Lexile® Level
- AD770L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 154887
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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