Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
593
Points per Word
0.000843
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
A simple and moving introduction to the civil rights leader's life and to the holiday that honors his legacy.
Quick Summary
Martin Luther King Jr.'s story comes alive through festive illustrations and simple words that make understanding courage and kindness easy for young minds. Kids will love discovering how a birthday celebration reminds us all that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. If your kid connects with stories about changing the world like "The Story of Ruby Bridges," this book will feel like a warm hug for their heart. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are ready to see how one person with a dream can light up the whole world.