Books For Kids: Helen Keller

Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller

By Doreen Rapport, Illustrated by Matt Tavares

This is an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever. 6-8 years

Annie and Helen

By Deborah Hopkinson, Illustrated by Raul Colon

This story focuses on the relationship between Helen and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. The book is interspersed with excerpts of Annie’s letters home, written as she struggled with her angry, wild pupil. With devotion and determination, Annie teaches Helen finger spelling and braille. As Helen comes to understand the language and begins to communicate, she connects for the first time with her family and the world around her. 4-8 years

Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips

By Sarah Albee, Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali

When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life.

This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers some of the lesser-known fun facts—did you know that Helen Keller was a long-time dog lover?

This biography reader includes a timeline, historical photographs, and information about Braille.

Helen Keller: The World at her Fingertips is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Who Was Helen Keller?

By Gare Thompson, Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness spending the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write and do many amazing things. 8-12 years

Helen Keller, DK Reader L3

By Leslie Garrett

In this Level 3 reader, the captivating story of Helen Keller unfolds. Children able to read on their own will learn about her life from early childhood to adulthood where she achieved academic success in spite of her many challenges as a deaf and blind young woman. 7-9 years

A Girl Named Helen: The True Story of Helen Keller

By Bonnie Bader

After an illness left her blind and deaf at a very young age, Helen Keller’s world suddenly became dark and quiet. Her parents hired a teacher named Anne Sullivan. Anne connected with Helen and helped her understand the amazing world around her. Helen grew up to become an activist for people with disabilities. 7-10 years

Helen Keller and the Big Storm

By Patricia Lakin, Illustrated by Diane Magnuson

Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her new teacher? 6-7 years

Helen Keller’s Best Friend Belle

By Holly M. Barry, Illustrated by Jennifer Thermes

In this story, young readers are introduced to Helen’s beloved dog, Belle. She is Helen’s constant companion. 4-8 years

Helen Keller: Courage in Darkness

By Emma Carlson Berne

Helen Keller lived in darkness and silence, but she dazzled the world with her accomplishments. Her powerful story lives in this biography. Find out about: the illness that destroyed her sight and hearing; her explosive first meeting with teacher Annie Sullivan; her struggle to become the first blind and deaf student awarded a degree from Radcliffe College; and her life as a writer, lecturer, and world traveler. 10 year and up

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