Annie and Helen by Deborah Hopkinson
What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings; excerpts from Sullivan's correspondence to her former teacher; and concise and poetic language, is the woman's patience and belief in the intelligence of her student to grasp the concepts of language, praised>School Library Journal in a starred review. Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Col n present the story of Helen Keller in a fresh and original way that is perfect for young children. Focusing on the relationship between Helen and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, the book is interspersed with excerpts of Annie's letters home, written as she struggled with her angry, wild pupil. But slowly, with devotion and determination, Annie teaches Helen finger spelling and braille, letters, and sentences. As Helen comes to understand language and starts to communicate, she connects for the first time with her family and the world around her. The lyrical text and exquisite art will make this fascinating story a favorite with young readers. Children will also enjoy learning the Braille alphabet, which is embossed on the back cover of the jacket.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780375857065 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375857060 |
| Title | Annie and Helen |
| Author | Deborah Hopkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Commended for Oregon Book Awards (Children's Literature) 2013, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |