Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Author: Doreen Rappaport

Ages: 2-6 Grades

Rating: 5 Stars

Summary: As a young boy, Martin Luther King Jr. experienced all sorts of racism. He felt that he could be a great individual and became a minister when he grew up. He studied Gandhi and how to peacefully protest to help all people become free of racist acts.

This book is eloquently written and takes the reader on a journey through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. This journey begins with him as a young boy experiencing the worst kinds of hate and violence. He realizes at a young age that he wants to be great leader and does what it takes to get there. This book is highly motivational and uses specific quotes from King to help emphasize his story. The images in the text are also beautifully drawn which help the reader visualize events that take place in the story. Although this is only an abbreviated version of his life, we as the readers can take a peek at some of the great things that Martin Luther King Jr. did to help promote equality for all.

This book could be included into a teacher’s curriculum quite easily. King is a very important leader in our nation’s history and should be recognized to this day. Whether or not this is used as a read aloud book or to further a student’s research on an important leader, this book should definitely be a part of a classroom library.