{"product_id":"martins-big-words-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-9780786807147","title":"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Honor, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003epicture 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMartin 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 web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doreen Rappaport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jump at the Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.32h x 10.24w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786807147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e57412 \/ Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Clover Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Monarch Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlotte Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Orbis Pictus Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookseller's Choice - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoreen Rappaport\u003c\/b\u003e has written numerous award-winning books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFreedom Ship\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe School Is Not White\u003c\/i\u003e (both illustrated by Curtis James); \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e, a Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book illustrated by Bryan Collier; and \u003ci\u003eJohn's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon\u003c\/i\u003e, also illustrated by Bryan Collier. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Collier\u003c\/b\u003e's first book, \u003ci\u003eUptown\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 2000, received a Coretta Scott King (CSK) Illustrator Award, as well as an Ezra Jack Keats Award. The same year, \u003ci\u003eFreedom River\u003c\/i\u003e, which he illustrated, received a CSK Illustrator Honor Award. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he received his first Caldecott Honor Award and a CSK Honor Award. He received his second Caldecott Honor Award in 2006, as well as another CSK Award for \u003ci\u003eRosa\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Nikki Giovanni. He is also a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller with \u003ci\u003eBarack Obama\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Nikki Grimes, which reached the #1 spot in picture books during its 20 weeks on the list and received a 2009 NAACP Image Award for Best Children's Book, and has illustrated many other acclaimed, award-winning titles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jump at the Sun","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39825763663987,"sku":"9780786807147","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_8e5003ac-a21b-4f67-9f3e-a08b1b7d92e4.jpg?v=1644538034","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/martins-big-words-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-9780786807147","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}