Nelson Mandela

The incredible paintings of Kadir Nelson accompany the life story of Nelson Mandala, the first black president of South Africa, who spent 27 years as apolitical prisoner in the serrated state of South Africa, before apartheid was finally ended and Mandala was set free.

My students found the book and the illustrations to be very informative and educational. I used the book for my 4th grade summer school class.

I would not have known about this book except that the author/artist was interview on the NewsHour (PBS) at the time--it was last week--of Nelson Mandela's death. I don't have the vocabulary to describe the artwork. But when one reviewer says she was disappointed because this is a children's book (yes, of course it would be sold as one), I can only say that this book is for everyone who has a love for the life and work of Nelson Mandela. This is a book that you can count on as being just one of those absolutely perfect gifts. The text is straight forward, but it is the art work that is so awe-inspiring.

This is a great book for school-aged readers. My children were born in South Africa and, while we no longer live there, I want them to know the history of Apartheid, the ANC and the New South Africa. This book is a kid-friendly introduction to the amazing work of Mandela and can teach kids many lessons about integrity and equality.

I purchased two copies of this book as holiday gifts for two young boys just before the passing of Nelson Mandela, and I'm so glad I did! The illustrations are outstanding and bring the story to life! This is an excellent way to educate a young child on the life and legacy of this great leader in a captivating and meaningful way! I wish this illustrator would also produce a coffee table book of great leaders for adult consumption!

This book was a great read for my son and an excellent resource for his school project

I love it especially for the art work. When Madiba was close to dying, in June, I bought 3 copies: one for each of my sets of grandchildren. All three parents have been in touch to say how wonderful it has been over the days since his death.

I bought this book for my first grader. It is a wonderful book about Nelson Mandela. It is wonderfully illustrated and written. I highly recommend this book for all elementary age kids.

I love how this biography of Mandela is told as a narrative. My grade 3 and 4 students were so captivated by the story and beautiful artwork. Highly recommend!

This book absolutely glows with warmth on every page. Nelson Mandela is so famous and so well-known that the cover does not even need a title. But his story does need to keep being told to each generation ensuring it stays alive. This book covers his life, from childhood to presidency, extremely well and is pacy enough to use as a read-aloud book.

Un bellissimo regalo per un bambino o per un appassionato di Mandela.Io l'ho regalato alla mia ragazza.I disegni sono molto belli, lo stile narrativo è essenziale e semplicissimo.

Ein ganz tolles Buch. Schoene Bilder, die fast wie Fotos aussehen. Auch schoen geschrieben. In jedem Fall fuer klein und gross geeignet!

Beautiful book. Kids enjoyed it and so did I.