From the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book "Tar Beach" comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. "Ringgold's pictures are strong and powerful . . . there is an intensity to this that will affect readers."--"Booklist." Full color.
Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this inspiring children's book, perfect for reading together as a family. In
My Dream of Martin Luther King, Caldecott Honor artist Faith Ringgold brings her own voice and artistic vision to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the history of the civil rights movement. Illustrated with the dramatic folk-modern paintings for which Faith Ringgold is renowned, this inspiring story begins with her dream of Dr. Martin Luther King and ends with the promise of peace and hope.
This beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story is followed by a list of important dates in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and the civil rights movement, along with two fun-filled pages of activities. We hope that you will enjoy them with a child after reading this Dragonfly book
Product Details
MY DREAM OF MARTIN LUTHER KING
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Product Weight: 0.38 lbs
Author: Ringgold, Faith
Illustrator: Ringgold, Faith
Publication Date: 1998-12-07
Language: English
Publisher: DRAGONFLY BOOKS
Dewey Decimal Classification: B
Audience Age Group: 06 to 09
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780517885772