Synopses & Reviews
Many know the story of Helen Keller's journey to learn to communicate. And many have heard of Anne Sullivan, the brilliant teacher who helped Helen understand. But have you ever heard about Belle the dog? In this new picture book biography of Helen Keller's early life, readers are introduced to her beloved dog, Belle, who is with Helen every step of the way!
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"Helen Keller's life is summarized for younger children in this attractively illustrated biography that uses Keller's love for dogs as a unifying thematic thread." Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2013
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"Examples of Sullivan's teachings are supported by individual placards representing each letter/sign in the words Helen learned. As her world opened up, the warm illustrations become suffused with light." School Library Journal, September 1, 2013
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"A short, simple text and watercolor illustrations, accented with lively and poignant touches, convey Keller's experiences and joy as the world progressively opens up to her. . . .Intriguing and inspiring, this will make readers want to learn more about Helen Keller." Booklist Online, August 29, 2013
Synopsis
Helen Keller must learn to communicate without being able to see or hear. Her dog, Belle, is there with her every step of the way.
About the Author
Holly M. Barry is a graduate of Wheaton College and has published numerous articles, crafts, and recipes in a variety of award-winning children's magazines. Her first children's book, The Witch and the Long Leather Bag, is a retold Irish fairy tale published in 2000. Holly currently resides in Barrington, Rhode Island. Jennifer Thermes is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator, who also creates maps for magazine and book publishing clients. Her books include The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever! and Maggie and Oliver, or A Bone of One's Own. She lives in Newtown, Connecticut.