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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Award-winning picture-book treatment of Tubman.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
Parents need to know that the topic of slavery is, and should be, disturbing, and young children will need help understanding. Harriet is in danger through much of the book. There is also a strong spiritual element to the book in Tubman's many conversations with God.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about slavery. What was it, and why was it practiced? Families can also talk about religion. How did Harriet's faith give her the courage to do what she did?
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