Harriet Tubman

Author:

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrator:

Pili Aguado

Published by:

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

First Published:

7 Jun 2018

Ideal for readers aged

6-9y

My Review

I particularly love the bright and vivid illustrations in this biography of Harriet Tubman aimed at young readers. Children will be amazed and inspired at the life of Harriet, who not only found a way to freedom against the odds herself, but returned again and again at her own risk to bring other slaves to freedom too.

Heads Up!

If you are interested in or wanting to teach children about the life of Harriet Tubman, another stunning book is 'Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom' by Carol Boston Weatherford . It focuses in much more on Harriet's faith and the strength it gave her, with conversations between Harriet and her God, with God's caring and empowering responses to her on nearly every page. It's absolutely beautifully illustrated and really gives the reader a sense of the intimacy of her walk with the God of Moses and the difference it made in her life.

Publisher Review

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who 'never lost a single passenger.' Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her strength and bravery to escape slavery and journey north on the Underground Railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the South many times, fighting her whole life to bring others with her to freedom. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the abolitionist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.