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HELEN'S
BIG
WORLD:
THE LIFE OF HELEN KELLER
text by Doreen Rappaport, illustrations by Matt Tavares *starred review in The Horn Book Magazine *starred review in School Library Journal 2013 ALA Notable Book 2016 California Young Reader Medal 2013 Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended 2012 ABC Best Books for Children 2012 Oppenheim Platinum Award 2012 Oppenheim SNAP Award 2012 Entertainment Weekly Great New Historical Books for Kids 2012 Lupine Award 2012 Nerdy Book Award 2012 Kiddo Award finalist 2014 Amanda Bloomer Project 2015 Monarch Award (Illinois), master list 2014 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award, finalist 2014-15 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, finalist 2014-15 Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Maryland), nominee  PUBLISHED BY DISNEY-HYPERION Teacher's Guide, from Disney-Hyperion |
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. Reviews: "Rappaport's text, interspersed with quotations from Keller, is perfectly attuned to the mind of a child. Tavares's paintings are steeped in emotion, especially in their depiction of young Helen's anguish and frustration. No child could read this book without imagining herself, as Helen put it, "in the still, dark world in which I lived." But it makes Helen's path to self-expression all the more resonant and inspiring." -The New York Times "Tavares's illustrations for Helen's Big World are, per the title, big and bold and often in intense close-up. Stirring and awe-inspiring..." *The Horn Book Magazine (starred review) "A great design, incorporating the words in large type, makes this book visually striking.... The full images, without borders, invite children into Helen's world, while showing how big it truly became.... A dramatic spread shows the pupil and teacher in a boat, majestically cresting a wave, emphasizing what the youngster does experience more than what she does not. While there are many books available about Helen Keller for this age group, this title offers a unique and beautiful perspective on her life." *School Library Journal (starred review) "The wide and tall trim size of this work allows Tavares's full, close-up, edge-to-edge paintings to bring readers into the story and helps convey Helen's passion, energy and delight as she defeats her limitations.... A magisterial account." -Kirkus Reviews "Biography at its very best" -Librarian's Quest "Tavares's illustrations evoke deep emotional response, incorporating large close ups and changing in color to reflect mood and tone. Particularly striking is his depiction on the front endpapers of the break through moment when Helen realizes her teacher, Annie Sullivan is providing her with words with which to express her experiences. Students reading this text cannot help but think about how they experience the world in which they live and offer their own words to communicate with those around them." -The Classroom Bookshelf |
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