Friday, January 24, 2014

Margo's Musings: Words For Peace ✌


Today, Margo is excited to spotlight a wonderful book that we reviewed last year. Martin's Big Words written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a treasure. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful message is masterfully crafted in this intricate collage of history. The simple words and complex illustrations set the scene in time, and the words resonate within us all. This beautiful children's picture book captures the story perfectly! ~ F


*The DMS was lucky enough to get to meet the illustrator, Bryan Collier at the 2012 UCONN Children's Book Fair




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18 comments:

  1. Wonderful quote. Amazing illustrations. Its great that the message is still alive.

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    1. Tracy- I love the quote too and the messages and illustrations are wonderful. :) ~L

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  2. Love that quote! And the illustrations are fantastic.

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  3. Ooh! He's a Collier, so of course he's amazing. Love the art work!

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    1. Crystal- Love your comment. :) His artwork is amazing. ~L

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  4. I love the artwork! I also love that quote, "Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that."

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    1. Dena- The quote is so important for us to remember! The illustrations are stunning. :) ~L

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  5. Very cool illustrations. My daughter was studying MLK this week at preschool :)

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    1. Heidi- How wonderful that your daughter was learning about MLK in pre-k. :) ~L

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  6. What a thoughtful posting. Poignant illustrations to reflect a man of peace.

    Be well, my friend.

    Gary

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    1. Gary- Thanks so much for your kind words about the post. It is always important to be reminded of peace and people that have stood for it- even when it seemed impossible. Be well, too! :) ~L

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  7. Dr. King's quote is so touching - and so true. I'm happy to see an important figure in a children's book. :)

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    1. Lexa- I agree with you! This is a great book to share with children to let them know about who MLK was and what he stood for. :) ~L

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  8. Love is more powerful than hate. May love emanate from each of us.

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    1. Donna- So true and beautiful wishes. :) ~L

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