This 11 1/2" by 8 1/2" picture book biography offers fresh and vibrant images of Dr. King's life and accomplishments. An excellent selection of biographical details to interest young children makes very brief information about Dr. King's life and contributions accessible and appealing. Pinkney's lively illustrations created on scratchboard with oil pastels showcase young Martin as well as the mature leader. An author's note at the beginning explains the reason for devoting a page in a book for such young children to the assassination of the mid-twentieth century Nobel Peace Prize winning African-American leader. (Ages 3-8)

In commemoration of his peaceful fight for freedom and change, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is celebrated across the nation. The stunningly illustrated, best-selling portrait of the famed civil rights leader and the times in which he lived is a poignant and touching tribute to an American Hero.

En conmemoracion por la lucha pacifica por la paz y la libertad que llevo a cabo Martin Luther King, Jr., su cumpleanos se celebra en toda la nacion. Este perfil maravillosamente ilustrado del famoso activista por los derechos humanos es un verdadero tributo a un heroe norteamericano.