Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.

Name: Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.
Price: 8.09 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780439782241

By: Jean Marzollo

Illustrated By: J. Pinkney

Product Description

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This book is a beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people.

Product Information

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Title: Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.
By: Jean Marzollo
Illustrated By: J. Pinkney
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Scholastic Trade
Dimensions: 10.00 X 8.00 (inches)

Weight: 2 pounds
ISBN: 0439782244
ISBN-13: 9780439782241
Ages: 4-8
Series: Scholastic Bookshelf
Stock No: WW782241

Publisher's Description

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Category: BiographyThis book is a beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people.

Author Bio

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Jean Marzollo was the award-winning author of over 100 books, including the bestselling I Spy series; Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20; Help Me Learn Addition; Help Me Learn Subtraction; Pierre the Penguin; Soccer Sam; Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King; The Little Plant Doctor; In 1776; Mama Mama/Papa Papa; and I Am Water; as well as books for parents and teachers, such as The New Kindergarten.

Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney have made an outstanding contribution to the field of children's literature both as individuals and as a team. Between them, they have published more than seventy children's books that have received the highest awards and accolades, including Caldecott Honors, Coretta Scott King Honors, NAACP Image Award nominations, and the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award, to name a few. To learn more, please visit andreadavispinkney.com and brianpinkney.net