Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. [Paperback]

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This book is a beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people.

Category: BiographyThis book is beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people.

Award-winning author Jean Marzollo was the author of over 100 books, including the bestselling I Spy series;Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20;Help Me Learn Addition;Help Me Learn Subtraction;Pierre the Penguin;Soccer Sam;Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King;The Little Plant Doctor;In 1776;Mama Mama/Papa Papa; andI Am Water; as well as books for parents and teachers, such asThe New Kindergarten.