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    Annie and Helen, by Deborah Hopkinson | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Picture Books
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    Book Spotlight: Annie and Helen
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    Annie and Helen

    Written by Deborah Hopkinson

    Illustrated by Raul Colon

    Ages: 4-8 | 48 Pages

    Publisher: Dragonfly Books | ISBN-13: 978-1984851925

    What to Expect: Women’s History, Helen Keller, and Annie Sullivan

    Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Colón 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.

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    About the Author

    DEBORAH HOPKINSON is the author, most recently, of A Boy Called Dickens. She has written numerous other books, including Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building, an ALA Notable Book and a Boston Globe­-Horn BookHonor Book; Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek, an ALA Notable Book and a Junior Library Guild Selection; and the ALA Notable Apples to Oregon. Her many other acclaimed titles include Under the Quilt of Night and Fannie in the Kitchen. Visit: http://www.deborahhopkinson.com

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    3 Comments

    1. Michael Gettel-Gilmartin on

      This sounds like a marvelous book. I particularly like the idea of introducing Braille on the back cover.

      I found your website through your participation in The Templeton Twins book tour. What a great place you have here. I look forward to visiting many times in the future.

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