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Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

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From the "Step into Reading" series comes this humorous, well-illustrated, and engaging book, appropriately described as suitable for young readers in grades 1-3. And, with all the bad-mouthing of lawyers, it's nice to show kids that the legal system can be a powerful tool for justice, personified here in Abe Lincoln.

That's the adult perspective. Kids will enjoy the humorous stories, evocative pictures, and Abe Lincoln's witty, winning ways in court. The book touches on the slavery issue, perhaps too briefly, but this can be a good starting point for further discussion. It also illustrates how Lincoln got along with his competitors (e.g., opposing lawyers, opponent Stephen Douglas). Presenting values without preaching, this is sure to delight the young reader.

This step into reading book is a must for any elementary student's study of Abraham Lincoln. Our copy had been worn out from use. This book portrays Lincoln as fun-loving, compassionate and a little forgetful. He discovers that keeping important papers tucked inside his hat helps remind him of things to do. Illustrations are plentiful and appealing. The last page has photos of four people mentioned in the book. The photos were taken around 1860. The stories in the book are said to be true.

Brenner does an excellent job crafting the story of Lincoln with his stovepipe hat as a centerpiece! Full of interesting facts that humanize this icon, kids will love reading and rereading this book. The Step into Reading Series needs more of these historical pieces at this level!

"Abe Lincoln's Hat" is a light-hearted, but true-to-the-facts, biography for young readers written at a 2.9 reading level. Unlike most biographies about Lincoln, it does not end with his assassination, which allows children to focus on his humanity. While Martha Brenner's book is written for kids to "step into reading," it works just as well as a read-aloud for primary grades.

This 48 page title could have easily been arranged into chapters for students wanting to read a "chapter book," however it still meets a need for engaging non-fiction titles, notably biographies, for emerging readers.

This title is much more appealing to kids than a similar book by Jean Fritz, "George Washington's Mother."

Recommended.

I read this book to my pre-K class, who just loved it. Learning about Lincoln's hat habit along with the other significant things in his life was great. It made the kids listen to the entire book (hard for some 4 and 5 year-olds). I even had one boy show up the next day with notes in his hat!! My 7-year-old son loves the book too.

This children's book has a very unique and clever focus-Abraham Lincoln's black stovepipe hat! Turns out his hat had a unique purpose-it served as a file cabinet for his little notes to himself. A lively, humorous story about our beloved 16th President!

This book is about our sixteenth president,Abe Lincon,
who dresses very sharply. He wears a special hat. The
book tells how Abe Lincon helped people.I will read
this book again and again.

This is a great book about Abraham Lincoln no matter what age you are! Perfect for young children to bring him to life! This book tells unique facts about him with historical accuracy, and amazing illustrations. I highly recommend this book to introduce President Lincoln, or add to your collection!

This is a very good children's book and/or book for the collector of children's books/Abe Lincoln memorabilia. Great story and great illustrations! This item arrived in condition as described by seller and arrived in a timely manner.

I know Abe Lincoln always wore a hat, but I don't know he kept notes and papers in them until I read this book with my kids! One of the great reads from STEP INTO READING (STEP 2) books written for grades 1-3, ABE LINCOLN'S HAT has much to teach young history readers about America's 16th president. In this book, Abe Lincoln wore a smile and did not look serious at all. He was portrayed as a hard-working, people-friendly, visionary and brave leader. From a poor lad to a respected lawyer, he fought for justice on behalf of common people. When neighborhood children played tricks on him, he was not mad at all and even liked the joke. Abe Lincoln believed slavery was wrong and he tried to get elected into the US Senate so he could change laws. He lost the election to Stephen Douglas but became famous and when he ran for the president in 1860, it was a victory. He freed the slaves and helped unite the nation after a long war.

My kids are deeply drawn into the biographic anecdotes and watercolor illustrations where they found the true story about Lincoln's hat very interesting (and unforgettable) and it successfully shows them through easy-to-read lines Lincoln as a great man and president.