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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 1, 2006

by Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
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A Caldecott Honor Book
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From a highly acclaimed author and bestselling artist comes a resounding, reverent tribute to Harriet Tubman, the woman who earned the name Moses for her heroic role in the Underground Railroad.
 
I set the North Star in the heavens and I mean for you to be free...

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman hears these words from God one summer night and decides to leave her husband and family behind and escape. Taking with her only her faith, she must creep through woods with hounds at her feet, sleep for days in a potato hole, and trust people who could have easily turned her in. But she was never alone.

In lyrical text, Carole Boston Weatherford describes Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught, but none as profound as this first one. Courageous, compassionate, and deeply religious, Harriet Tubman, with her bravery and relentless pursuit of freedom, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD660L
  6. Dimensions
    10.75 x 0.38 x 11.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 2006
  9. ISBN-10
    0786851759
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0786851751
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History illustrated by award-winning artist and author Kadir Nelson! The story of baseball's unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, and low pay to do the thing they loved most: play ball. A resounding, reverent tribute to Harriet Tubman, the woman who earned the name Moses for her heroic role in the Underground Railroad. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this momentous portrait of a truly great American president.

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Starred Review. Grade 2-5–Tubman's religious faith drives this handsome, poetic account of her escape to freedom and role in the Underground Railroad. The story begins with Tubman addressing God on a summer night as she is about to be sold south from the Maryland plantation where she and her husband live: I am Your child, Lord; yet Master owns me,/drives me like a mule. In resounding bold text, God tells her He means for her to be free. The story is sketched between passages of prayerful dialogue that keep Tubman from giving up and eventually call upon her to be the Moses of [her] people. Deep scenes of night fill many double pages as the dramatic paintings follow her tortuous journey, arrival in Philadelphia, and later trip to guide others. Shifting perspectives and subtle details, such as shadowy forest animals guarding her while she sleeps, underscore the narrative's spirituality. Whether filled with apprehension, determination, or serenity, Tubman's beautifully furrowed face is expressive and entrancing. A foreword briefly explains the practice of slavery and an appended note outlines Tubman's life. The words and pictures create a potent sense of the harsh life of slavery, the fearsome escape, and one woman's unwavering belief in God.–Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston
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Weatherford's handsome picture book about Harriet Tubman focuses mostly on Tubman's religious inspiration, with echoes of spirituals ringing throughout the spare poetry about her struggle ("Lord, don't let nobody turn me 'round"). God cradles Tubman and talks with her; his words (printed in block capitals) both inspire her and tell her what to do ("SHED YOUR SHOES; WADE IN THE WATER TO TRICK THE DOGS"). Nelson's stirring, beautiful artwork makes clear the terror and exhaustion Tubman felt during her own escape and also during her brave rescue of others. There's no romanticism: the pictures are dark, dramatic, and deeply colored--whether showing the desperate young fugitive "crouched for days in a potato hole" or the tough middle-aged leader frowning at the band of runaways she's trying to help. The full-page portrait of a contemplative Tubman turning to God to help her guide her people is especially striking. Hazel Rochman
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; First Edition (September 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786851759
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786851751
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD660L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.38 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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I would give the book itself 5 stars. It's a very inspirational message for children, that their faith in the Lord can guide them through anything, and with beautiful pictures filled with emotion. After we studied the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman, I got it for my 10 yr old daughter who has a strong faith in Jesus yet can still struggle with fear and anxiety at times. My only complaint is, upon opening the package, I discovered the corner of the book was damaged and there was a small tear on the paper cover of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Heroic Tale
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Carole Boston Weatherford has written several children’s books on the civil rights movement but none come close to the heroically inspirational tale she tells of Harriet Tubman. Weatherford created a masterpiece by thematically combining one woman’s fight to free her self, her family, and her people from slavery with a religious faith that burned as bright as the torch of liberty.

Weatherford brilliantly captures this faith on every page with an ongoing dialogue between Harriet and the Lord. “By moonlight, she marches on, making her way mile after rugged mile, hiding in haystacks, attics, and barns, holding God’s hand all the while. She often wearies. ‘How far Lord?’ ‘As far as you can walk with me, my child, and I can carry you.’”

Harriet’s harrowing escape from slavery will keep readers on the edge of their seats. But it is just the beginning. Harriet transforms into a biblical Moses as she returns 19 times to free hundreds of her people from slavery – truly a heroic tale. Her faith in the Lord is the very embodiment of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”

Kadir Nelson’s art is a perfect match for Weatherford’s words. Young readers (and old!) will enjoy finding all the hidden animals in the forest on one of the double-page spreads. But to really appreciate this Caldecott Honor Book, note how Harriet’s flight to freedom is illustrated almost entirely in dark, double-page spread but ends with the gorgeously lit picture of Harriet as she asks, “Is this heaven, Lord?” And the Lord answers, “Not heaven, Harriet, FREE SOIL.”

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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
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Best illustrations ever!
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Kelsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Great book arrived in good shape
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Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom is beautifully written and illustrated. It will motivate and inspire children, and even adults, to be compassionate, see other's points of view, and so much more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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I truly enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations are beautiful. My students loved this book! After I was done reading they applauded. I appreciated this book just as much as they did.
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drlarrymc
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Retelling of the Powerful Life of Ms. Harriet Tubman
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The author states that this story is fiction, based upon truth. No one, including the author could know for certain God’s exact words or impressions as the Holy Spirit guided Mrs. Harriet Tubman. But to leave God out of Ms. Tubman’s story or even to relegate Him to the sidelines would be nothing short of a lie, as Ms. Tubman herself spoke constantly of her reliance upon and faith in God to lead and help her. I applaud this author and illustrator for keeping alive the powerful story of the life of Ms. Harriet Tubman.
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Sabrina Swain
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful poetry form
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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Beautifully written and illustrations breathtaking
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T L.
5.0 out of 5 stars ESOL teachers, take a look at this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017
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I bought this to give to an adult English as a Second Language student. She absolutely adores it. We've read it twice. It made her cry because she sympathizes with Harriet so much. And my student is very religious, so she loves Harriet talking with God. It also encouraged her in her own writing.

The illustrations are beautiful and tell the story even without the words - good for teaching extensive reading.

I can't say how the book would go over with kids, but this teacher and her low intermediate student give it four enthusiastic thumbs up.
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Bronte
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful history lesson, we love it
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2020
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Beautiful images & story is strong!
My 9yr old really enjoyed this book as he enjoys learning about history. He’s a quarter black and I want him to know how powerful he can be on his own & believing in a higher power to guide oneself.
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Sawyers
5.0 out of 5 stars Moses: When Harriet Tubman led her people to freedom
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2012
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I found this book amazing, it's an inspiration to adults not just the children. I really love how the illustration brought the words to life.
Every good parent or carer should have a copy of this book.
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Amanda Wesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Beautiful pages
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2015
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Great book. Beautiful pages. Beautifully written with religous touch. A little too "grown up" for my five year old, but is a keepsake for sure.
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Unga Bunga
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2016
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Goods as described. Fast shipping. Highly recommend
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Deborah Pridmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2015
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Beautiful book, not the biography I was expecting.
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