Martin's Big Words ~ Doreen Rappaport

Martin’s Big Words

Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Bryan Collier

We read this book in preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I love the illustrations and I love the way that the author highlights some of Dr. King’s BIG words, such as, “Everyone can be great” and “Love is the key to the problems of the world.”

Although I was very impressed with this book, I did skip over a few parts that I felt were more than my kids needed to know about right now. I didn’t read the parts about how his house was bombed and people threatened to kill him. Nor did I read about him being assassinated. I simply said that he died. Overall, I really liked this book, especially the illustrations. I think we will be able to read it in full when my kids are a bit older. Read more >>

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Originally posted on January 13, 2010.