The Secret World of Hildegard Illustrated by Jeanette Winter Scholastic (Arthur A. Levine Books), 2007
A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing
TWO STARRED REVIEWS...!
* “Young readers will find themselves breathless with the power of her story and the long reach of her ideas.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Read the review.>
* “Children will be fascinated with this small jewel…. Narrated with elegant simplicity.” (Booklist, starred review)
“The Winters set the scene perfectly for this picture-book biography on Hildegard von Bingen.” (Horn Book)
“[Winter’s] direct writing style makes Hildegard’s confusion, suffering, and ultimate rejoicing palpable for young readers.” (Publishers Weekly) Read the review.>