Back of the Bus by Aaron Reynolds
Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Philomel - January 7, 2010

Kiwi Magazine Review:
It’s hard to believe that just a few short decades ago, not everyone had equal rights under the law in the US. It’s a subject that is often difficult to explain to our youngest generation, so a big thanks has to go to Aaron Reynolds and Floyd Cooper for creating a stunning picture book to explain the concept of equal rights to young children, from a young boy’s perspective. The story tells the fictional account of a young boy who sat in the back of the bus and witnessed Rosa Parks refusing to move. The colloquial text is powerful and direct, but understandable for even the youngest children. The images by Floyd Cooper illustrate the story and the emotions perfectly.

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