# Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller - Hardcover

by **Doreen Rappaport** (Author), **Matt Tavares** (Illustrator)

**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 Biography

**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.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 11 x 9.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 16, 2012

**Award:** Lupine Award (2012)

**Award:** Charlotte Zolotow Award (2013)

**Award:** Show Me Readers Award (2015)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.9

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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