Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/16/2012
ISBN: 9780786808908
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.80w x 0.60d
Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Highly Commended

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/27/2012 pg. 75
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 117
Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 103
School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 133
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2012
New York Times Book Review 11/11/2012 pg. 33
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 154887 / Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller
Reading Level: 4.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5