A simple and elegant re-telling of the story of King's life and philosophy, alternates the author's words with his. "Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." Large format collage illustrations, inspired by the colors of stained glass, glow on each page. A chronology and resource list are appended.

This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever.