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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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17 comments:

  1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 24, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Those illustrations are amazing!

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  2. Felicity Grace TerryJanuary 24, 2014 at 8:21 AM

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

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    1. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:33 PM

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

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  3. Cherie ReichJanuary 24, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Love that quote! And the illustrations are fantastic.

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  4. Crystal CollierJanuary 24, 2014 at 10:24 AM

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

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    1. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:35 PM

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

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  5. Batch of BooksJanuary 24, 2014 at 1:22 PM

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

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    1. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:36 PM

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

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  6. klahanieJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:10 PM

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

    Be well, my friend.

    Gary

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    1. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:39 PM

      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. UnknownJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    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. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:40 PM

      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. DMSJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:37 PM

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

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  9. UnknownFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:58 PM

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

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    1. DMSFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:11 PM

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

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