Pingry, Patricia A (author). Walker, Steven (illustrator). The Story of Rosa Parks. Nashville, TN: Worthy Kids Ideals. 2016.

SUMMARY:
Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1913, Rosa grew up in Alabama though didn’t finish school. Later marrying Raymond Parks, Rosa soon took a job as a seamstress which required her to ride the bus to and from work. During that time, colored people were to give up their seats on the bus to white people as needed. Tired of the rule, Rosa Parks decided to stay seated one day, causing her to be arrested. Taking her case to the Supreme Court, it was ruled that people of any color were allowed to sit wherever they wanted on the bus.

A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS:
Created in a thick, chubby board book with simple phrases, colorful pictures and highlighted words, The Story of Rosa Parks shares an important moment in history. With February celebrated as Black History Month, this delightful hard-cover book makes a wonderful addition. Teaching history and a message in a book meant for little hands, it would be welcomed in libraries and school classrooms. As an excellent introduction to contributions made in history, hopefully, it will become part of a series celebrating changes made possible by people of all colors.

RATING:
4 (out of 5) pennies

*I received a complimentary copy of The Story of Rosa Parks from Worthy Publishing for my honest review*