John Lennon's influence on music and culture is legendary. From a young age, he dreamed of fame and fortune. When he achieved it as one of the Beatles, he recognized the need for a deeper meaning. His inner search for happiness shaped his life and brought new dimension to the world of rock 'n' roll.<br><br>Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier present John Lennon's life through a combination of narrative and song lyrics, cut-paper collage and watercolor art-capturing the energy and the essence of a man whose vision and creative genius continue to inspire people today.<div></div><div></div><div><strong>Praise for the Big Words series: </strong><div></div><div><strong><u>John's Secret Dreams</u></strong></div><div></div><div>&quot;This beautiful and stirring tribute will surely send readers to bookshelves and the music stores to learn more about the man.&quot;</div>-<em>School Library Journal</em><div></div><div><strong><u>Martin's Big Words</u><br></strong>-2002 Caldecott Honor Book<br>-2002 Coretta Scott King Honor Book<br>-Child Magazine Best Book of 2001<br>-New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2001 <br><br>* &quot;A stunning, reverent tribute.&quot;<br>-<em>School Library Journal</em>, starred review<br><br><strong><u>Abe's Honest Words</u></strong><br>* &quot;Exceptional art, along with Rappaport's and Lincoln's words, makes this a fine celebration of a man who needs little introduction.&quot;<br>-<em>Booklist</em>, starred review<br><b><u></u></b></div><div><b><u></u></b></div><div><b><u>Eleanor, Quiet No More</u></b><br>* &quot;Once again Rappaport celebrates a noble, heroic life in powerful, succinct prose, with prominent, well-chosen, and judiciously placed quotes that both instruct and inspire...Celebrate women in history and in politics with this picture-book life<em>.</em>&quot;<br>-<em>School Library Journal</em>, starred review<br></div><b><u></u></b><div><b><u></u></b></div><div><b><u>Helen's Big World</u></b><br>* &quot;Stirring and awe-inspiring.&quot;<br>-<em>The Horn Book</em>, starred review <br><br><b><u>To Dare Mighty Things</u></b><br>* &quot;[T]his lavish picture-book biography deftly captures the legendary man's bold, exuberant nature. . . . A truly inspiring tribute to a seemingly larger-than-life U.S. president.&quot;<br>-<em>Kirkus Reviews</em>, starred review<br><br>* &quot;Theodore Roosevelt's big ideas and big personality come together in this splendid picture-book biography.&quot;<br>-<em>Booklist</em>, starred review<br><br>* &quot;Concisely written and yet poetic, this is a first purchase for every library.&quot;<br>-<em>School Library Journal</em>, starred review</div></div>