| Annie and Helen Contributor(s): Hopkinson, Deborah (Author), Colón, Raul (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1984851926 ISBN-13: 9781984851925 Publisher: Dragonfly Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts - Sign Language - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - New Experience |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.8" W x 10.8" (0.45 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings; excerpts from Sullivan's correspondence to her former teacher; and concise and poetic language, is the woman's patience and belief in the intelligence of her student to grasp the concepts of language, praised School Library Journal in a starred review. Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Col n present the story of Helen Keller in a fresh and original way that is perfect for young children. Focusing on the relationship between Helen and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, the book is interspersed with excerpts of Annie's letters home, written as she struggled with her angry, wild pupil. But slowly, with devotion and determination, Annie teaches Helen finger spelling and braille, letters, and sentences. As Helen comes to understand language and starts to communicate, she connects for the first time with her family and the world around her. The lyrical text and exquisite art will make this fascinating story a favorite with young readers. Children will also enjoy learning the Braille alphabet, which is embossed on the back cover of the jacket. |