I bought this book yesterday for the 6 year old girl I take care of. I read through a few different books on MLK Jr. in the bookstore and deduced this was the the best one for her.
I looked at 'I Have A Dream' by Kadir Nelson but I'm afraid that didn't hold my interest as well as this one did, so probably hopeless for a 6 year old.
This book has some amazing pictures, such detail and so much to look at....the illustrator Bryan Collier won a 2001 New York Times 'Best Illustrated Children's Book' award for it.
The story is told in a simple way (but not too simple) of the life of MLK Jr. It begins with Martin as a boy being influenced by his father and the church. Later on Martin grew up and became a minister just like his father. Realizing the injustice in the world between black and white people Martin fought with love to create a more equal world.
Doreen Rappaport manages to weave MLK Jr.'s words into the story in such a captivating way.
I think this book is a great way for our children of today to understand the journey that has preceded them.
The book I bought was paperback and just $7.99 so it won't break the bank either!
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