Harriet Tubman

Author: Marion Dane Bauer

Illustrator: Tamie Lyon

Genre: Biography

Grade Level: PreK-3

This book tells us the story of Harriet Tubman. It starts out by telling us that she was a slave along with all her family. It defines what a slave is for young readers. Harriet eventually decides that she doesn't want to be a slave anymore. She ran away and followed the North star to eventually make it to the North where it was illegal to own slaves. She made the risky trip back to help save her sister and two children. She then began going back at night to help free her brothers and parents along with more slaves. After the war ended Harriet Tubman became and activist for women's rights. 

I would use this in my classroom to talk about women's rights and civil rights. Also can be used to inspire children to follow their dreams and fight for what they believe in. 

The illustrations are realistic and kid friendly. They depict her journey and the color scheme is pretty dim with a cool color scheme to show her journey through the night.