Betty White: Collector's Edition by Deborah Hopkinson, Margeaux Lucas
Published by Golden Books on November 8, 2022
ISBN: 0593647688
Pages: 24
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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In this Little Golden Book biography, Deborah Hopkinson offers an overview of the life of Betty White. Highlights of her life include her volunteer work during World War II, her life as an actress, and her role as an activist. The content in this picture book is appropriate for children in early elementary school. Difficult topics of prejudice and discrimination are covered in age appropriate ways. Because this is a Little Golden Book, the illustrations are old-fashioned with muted colors. Even though this is a biography, there are no actual photographs of Betty White, though the back does include some quotations. The cover of the book is the traditional Golden Book cardboard, which isn’t practical for libraries. This book would probably appeal more to parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty White rather than young children growing up today.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library