Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

A heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically-acclaimed author of Abe's Honest Words and Martin's Big Words.

This picturebook 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.

Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/16/2012
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780786808908
Audience: Ages 4-8

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


Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Highly Commended
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee
Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
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

About the Author
Doreen Rappaport (www.doreenrappaport.com) has written numerous award-winning books for children, including: Freedom Ship and The School Is Not White, both illustrated by Curtis James; Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., illustrated by Bryan Collier, a Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, Orbis Pictus Honor Book, and a Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner; Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, CCBC Best Book of the Year, and an IRA Teacher's Choice; Eleanor, Quiet No More, illustrated by Gary Kelly; and Jack's Path of Courage, illustrated by Matt Tavares. She lives and writes in upstate New York.

Matt Tavares (www.matttavares.com) is the illustrator of several books, including 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Jack and the Beanstalk, written by E. Nesbit, Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale, retold by Stephen Mitchell, Lady Liberty: A Biography, and Jack's Path of Courage, both written by Doreen Rappaport. His books have won several awards, including four Parents' Choice Gold Awards, a Parents' Choice Silver Honor, two Oppenheim Gold Seal Awards, and an International Reading Association Children's Book Award. His illustrations have been exhibited at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, and at the Brandywine River Museum. Matt lives in Maine with his wife and two daughters.