I Have a Dream [With CD (Audio)] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780375858871)

Experience history with this picture book of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, including an audio CD. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book will inspire young readers!

From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: "My father's dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us--those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone."

On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech.

Author: Martin Luther King
ISBN-10: 0375858873
ISBN-13: 9780375858871
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2012
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 11.00h x 11.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154830 / I Have a Dream (Abridged)

Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 118
Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 104
Publishers Weekly 09/24/2012
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2012
School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 90
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2012 pg. 36
New York Times Book Review 11/11/2012 pg. 22
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 66
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 35
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average