A picture book biography about Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan. The art is average, not really anything that made me sit up and notice. Some nice writing, though, such as this passage describing how Annie felt while repeatedly fingerspelling words and hoping Helen would catch on to what she was doing: "Like someone on a windy peak trying to kindle a fire for warmth, Annie kept hoping for a spark to catch." Author has a wonderful descriptive way with words!Expressions : “Helen was like a small,wild bird, throwing herself against the bars of a dark and silent cage.”“like someone on a windy peak trying to kindle a fire for warmth, Annie kept hoping for a spark to catch.”“Suddenly the rush of water and the touch of Annie’s fingers flashed through Helen’s mind like lightening in a midnight sky.”Featured interspersed throughout the book in italics are portions of Annie’s letters ‘home’ to her friend and former teacher at the Perkins Institution for the Blind in Boston-Mrs. Sophia C. Hopkins.It is through these descriptive and dated letter, we see how Annie’s persistence pays off relatively quickly. Her discipline and Helen’s parents willingness to let Annie help their child mean the way is clear to start doing the hard work of bringing Helen out of her own frustrating world.While not a light-hearted story, there is joy in seeing these two people work together. Inspiring. Humbling.Added Bonus: Author’s note before cover page and includes the Braille alphabet.Acknowledgement page at the end includes further reading and websites to learn more about Annie and Helen.
What do You think about Annie And Helen (2012)?
Nice illustrations and easy to read story about Helen and Annie.
—celine
An introductory bio of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan.
—icey
made me cry (although most books do...) so amazing!
—Cash
