A Picture Book of Helen Keller (Picture Book Biography) (Paperback)

by David A. Adler (Author), John Wallner (Author), Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3-- As he did in his other picture-book biographies, Adler concentrates here on the childhood of his subject. There is enough information given for readers to understand Keller's frustration and to see the enormous help that Sullivan gave her. Details of the mean things she did to her mother and friends before meeting Sullivan clarify this even further. The way in which Keller learned that objects had names is included; the book then shifts to her college years and touches on highlights of her life including visiting soldiers, writing, and lecturing. Although coverage is too brief for any kind of report, it is interesting enough to awaken children's interest in learning more about Keller. The Wallners' line and watercolor cartoons match the simple text and are appropriate to the book's tone. --Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
A brief biography of the woman who overcame her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823409503
• ISBN-13: 978-0823409501
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #242,616 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars girl in the dark, February 28, 2003

By	Maureen Ryon (Keller, tx USA) - See all my reviews

I like the picture book. It's Helen Keller. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia Alabama. A girl would like this book if they bought it. 6 years old, 6 1/2. I thought I was back in Helen Keller's year. -- Written by Meg, age 5 1/2

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for young children, April 4, 2000

By	"ladybugsummer" (Columbia, Missouri) - See all my reviews

I had to read this book for a class at college for my education major. It tells the story of Helen Keller simply and accurately, with very nice illistrations. It is a good book for young children to begin learning about who she was. I'm sure there are better books out there, but this is pretty good to begin with.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Picture Book of Helen Keller, September 20, 2002

By	Deanna (Fort Wayne, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Picture Book of Helen Keller (Picture Book Biography) (Hardcover)

I think this book is TERRIFIC! It told the story very, very well. I loved reading it to my 7-year-old daughter. When we were through, she exclaimed, "Read it again!" I highly recommend it!