What was the author’s purpose in writing this picture book? What is his central message about Nelson Mandela? Be sure to read the last two pages together to support your discussion, which provides a more extensive biography of Mandela. President Obama said, Let us pause and give thanks for the fact that.

He lived 95 years and is a symbol of the power of protest for so many around the world. Talk about the positive and negative consequences of his travels with your child, by asking, “What good things happened after his visits? How did his travels inspire him and others? What bad things happened as a result?' Use the biography on the last page to help your child point out the negative consequences. He fought for freedom and won it for his people. Talk about why he chose to go to other countries. From the book cover to the bibliography, Kadir Nelson illuminates the life of a great historical figure, Nelson Mandela. Travelling was an important aspect of Mandela’s life.

What do you feel as a reader on pages 17-18? What does Kadir Nelson do in the illustrations and in the words to make you feel this way? Learn more about the former South African president. What do you think inspired Nelson to become a lawyer and “defend those who could not defend themselves?” Review the pages before this quote on page 7 with your child, looking for details from his early life that may have caused him to fight for justice. Nelson Mandela is remembered as an iconic activist, an empathetic leader and the public face of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. What led to Africans becoming powerless in South Africa? Ask your child to use the details in italics on pages 5-6 to explain this in their own words. What do you notice about the way Kadir Nelson shows Nelson Mandela in the images throughout the book? Talk about the meaning of the phrase and how it is developed each time it’s used. The author uses the phrase “ancestors in the sky?” Point out this phrase to your child as it is used throughout the book. Here are some examples to get you started: 500.00 Add to Cart 117.

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