num_pages: 40
description: This Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Honor, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book  picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words.Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a list of additional books and websites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.
language: English
title: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
titlecomplete: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Big Words)
characters: Martin Luther King Jr.
genres: Historical, History, Childrens, African American, American History, Picture Books, Biography Memoir, Cultural, Biography, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 12812
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Jane Addams Children's Book Award
category: Picture Book, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator Honor
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers