{"product_id":"helens-big-world-the-life-of-helen-keller-9780786808908","title":"Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eAbe's Honest Words\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHelen's Big World\u003c\/i\u003e an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America--and the world--forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoreen Rappaport\u003c\/b\u003e has written numerous award-winning books for children, including: \u003ci\u003eFreedom Ship \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe School Is Not \u003c\/i\u003eWhite, both illustrated by Curtis James; \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e, 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; \u003ci\u003eAbe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, CCBC Best Book of the Year, and an IRA Teacher's Choice; \u003ci\u003eEleanor, Quiet No More\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Gary Kelly; and \u003ci\u003eJack's Path of Courage, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Matt Tavares. She lives and writes in upstate New York, and she invites you to visit her online at doreenrappaport.com. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMatt Tavares\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of several books, including \u003ci\u003e'Twas the Night Before Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJack and the Beanstalk\u003c\/i\u003e, written by E. Nesbit, \u003ci\u003eIron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e, retold by Stephen Mitchell, \u003ci\u003eLady Liberty: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJack's Path of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, and he invites you to visit him online at matttavares.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648896602386,"sku":"9780786808908","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f91a0c1-1955-4c37-adcc-24e6a9463695.jpg?v=1733252130","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/helens-big-world-the-life-of-helen-keller-9780786808908","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}