Katherine Tegen Books Nelson Mandela

I would not have known about this book except that the author/artist was interview on the NewsHour (PBS) at the time--it was last week--of Nelson Mandela's death. I don't have the vocabulary to describe the artwork. But when one reviewer says she was disappointed because this is a children's book (yes, of course it would be sold as one), I can only say that this book is for everyone who has a love for the life and work of Nelson Mandela. This is a book that you can count on as being just one of those absolutely perfect gifts. The text is straight forward, but it is the art work that is so awe-inspiring.

Un bellissimo regalo per un bambino o per un appassionato di Mandela.Io l'ho regalato alla mia ragazza.I disegni sono molto belli, lo stile narrativo è essenziale e semplicissimo.

Ein ganz tolles Buch. Schoene Bilder, die fast wie Fotos aussehen. Auch schoen geschrieben. In jedem Fall fuer klein und gross geeignet!

Beautiful book. Kids enjoyed it and so did I.

I purchased two copies of this book as holiday gifts for two young boys just before the passing of Nelson Mandela, and I'm so glad I did! The illustrations are outstanding and bring the story to life! This is an excellent way to educate a young child on the life and legacy of this great leader in a captivating and meaningful way! I wish this illustrator would also produce a coffee table book of great leaders for adult consumption!