Our Children Can Soar
A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change
Michelle Cook author Bryan Collier illustrator Eric Velasquez illustrator AG Ford illustrator Diane Dillon illustrator E B Lewis illustrator Charlotte Riley-Webb illustrator Cozbi Cabrera illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:25th Oct '12
Should be back in stock very soon
Rosa sat so Martin could march. Martin marched so Barack could run.
An inspirational, poetic tribute to America’s most important change-makers.
Celebrating accomplishments of important figures from the birth of the Civil Rights movement to the historical election of President Barack Obama, this resonant book show young readers that anyone can make change in their world. This award-winning picture book is a modern classic and must-have for every child’s library.
Rosa sat so
Martin could march.
Martin marched so
Barack could run.
Barack ran so
Our children can soar.
Perfect for readers looking for:
- books featuring Black and African-American leaders
- books that inspire and inform
- books that celebrate American history and accomplishments
A cohesive and affecting collective portrait that [shows] African-American history is "the story of hope." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book....The book's message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future. * Booklist, starred review *
A lovely and suitably moving commemoration. * Kirkus *
A perfect read-aloud to introduce a lesson on biographies or African-American studies. * School Library Journal *
This book is a sumptuous feast for the eye and the ear. * Book Links *
- Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades K-2) 2013
ISBN: 9781599907833
Dimensions: 268mm x 230mm x 4mm
Weight: 180g
32 pages