Harriet Tubman: A Little Golden Book Biography

Name: Harriet Tubman: A Little Golden Book Biography
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593480144
Price: 6.99 NZD
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By Janay Brown-Wood and Robert Paul Jr.

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Harriet Tubman: A Little Golden Book Biography by Janay Brown-Wood and Robert Paul Jr. introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. The book highlights her courageous journey from escaping slavery to becoming a key figure in the Underground Railroad, emphasising her bravery and dedication to freedom. It's an inspiring read that simplifies her story while celebrating her impact on history.
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"Inspire and educate your little one with a Little Golden Book biography about Harriet Tubman! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book about Harriet Tubman--a true hero who helped to free enslaved Black people as a conductor on the Underground Railroad--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children."--

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Inspire and educate your little one with a Little Golden Book biography about Harriet Tubman! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.

This Little Golden Book about Harriet Tubman—a true hero who helped to free enslaved Black people as a conductor on the Underground Railroad—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children.

Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, Dr. Fauci, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Misty Copeland, Frida Kahlo, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Johnny Appleseed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593480144

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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A Little Golden Book Biography Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janay Brown-Wood Penguin Books Robert Paul Jr.

About the Author

JaNay Brown-Wood is an award-winning author and educator. Her book Imani's Moon was featured on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show as well as Storytime with the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She enjoys writing, discussing the importance of authentic diversity in children's literature, and spending time with her husband, Catrayel, and her daughter, Vivian. Robert Paul Jr. is an illustrator and character designer who was born in St. Lucia and raised in St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. His ultimate calling is to help children lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. He lives with his wife and daughter in Houston, Texas.

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