The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Johnny Ray Moore, Amy Wummer
Board book
(Candy Cane Pr, Jan. 16, 2002)
This title is suitable for toddlers and ages upwards. Even toddlers will immediately relate to King since the story begins with the child Martin, how he liked school, how he always did more than we required, and how his school playground was run down. The story also show how Martin and his parents could not eat anywhere they chose, how his school was not as nice as the white school, and how he had to drink from a separate water fountain. The child will see King giving his I have a dream speech in Washington, and learn that, now, because of King's dream, we all have the chance to eat where we choose, drink out of any water fountain, and go to any school.
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