L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet [Hardcover]

Kathy-jo Wargin (Author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Discover America State by State

The home of one of America's most revered presidents is also home to American icons such as the Ferris wheel and John Deere tractors. But even a lifelong "Illini" might not know the full story behind the Tully Monster, The Northern Corss, or Old Quincy. Children, teachers, and parents- from cities to farmlands- will enjoy the clever poems, rich illustrations, and revealing text in "L is for Lincoln."

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About the Author

Kathy-jo Wargin is the author of more than 30 books for children, including The Legend of Sleeping Bear. Her many awards include an IRA Children's Choice Award for The Legend of the Loon and an IRA Teacher's Choice Award for Win One for the Gipper. Kathy-jo lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360163
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360161
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 11.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy-jo Wargin is the bestselling author of more than 45 books such as the children's classic The Legend of Sleeping Bear, 2001 IRA Children's Choice Award Winner The Legend of the Loon, IRA Teacher's Choice Award Winner Win One for the Gipper, Bank Street College of Education Best Book Listee The Voyageur's Paddle, and newly released Alfred Nobel, The Man Behind the Peace Prize. She has also written two widely successful coffee table books titled Michigan, The Spirit of the Land and The Great Lakes Cottage Book, working in collaboration with her husband, Great Lakes photographer Ed Wargin.

Kathy-jo Wargin was born and raised on the iron range of northern Minnesota, and studied music composition at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She has been writing professionally for more than twenty years, and is dedicated to the creation and promotion of quality literature for children. She is a frequent guest speaker at reading conferences throughout the nation such as IRA, MAME, MRA and more. In addition, she regularly visits school systems to perform large and small group presentations and teacher in-service programs, as well as frequent book signing tours and promotional events. Kathy-jo Wargin and family reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Her newest book is titled Moose on the Loose. Here's what School Library Journal has to say: PreS-Gr 1-This rhyming text begins by asking: "What/would you do/with a moose/on the loose?/Would you chase him,/or race him,/or stand up to face him?" As the book continues, the creature becomes more daring, and children will delight in the antics of both the moose and its young human companion. Bold, bright, cartoonlike illustrations capture the action in a humorous style, inviting readers to look closely at all the details. The large boldfaced type complements the illustrations and action. Colorful spreads and simple rhymes will make this whimsical story a hit.-Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars F for Fantastic, November 9, 2001

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Wheels (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet (Hardcover)

Another great collaboration for the Wargin-Van Frankenhuyzen team. This is a terriffic book and the poetry / informative text makes it a great read for preschoolers through late elementary ages. Along with the fabulous pictures, the author once again has combined an enjoyable read with a great history lesson on the state of Illinois. The pictures are so well done, that they compell you to want to read more about each place or event. An altogether great book for your children's library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a charming book, January 25, 2011

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Wayne S. Walker "Home School Book Review" (Salem, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Paperback)

Most everyone knows, or should know, that Abraham Lincoln, born in Kentucky and raised in Indiana, was elected president from the state of Illinois. But do you know when and where the world's very first Ferris Wheel was seen? L Is for Lincoln uses rhyming text by author Kathy-jo Wargin, which will appeal to children, along with striking prints of paintings by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, to go through the alphabet from A to Z and reveal various interesting facts, many historical, some geographical, and others scientific, all about the state of Illinois. For example, "A is for the Arrowheads hiding in the ground, special tools from long ago waiting to be found." And did you know that the oldest zoo in the United States is the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL? By the way, the first Ferris Wheel ever seen was at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, also known as the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. I saw this book in a Cracker Barrel restaurant, so I picked it up since we live in Illinois.
After reading it, my first thought was, "I wonder what the one for Ohio is?" Ohio is my home state. And then I remembered. Years ago, when we lived in Ohio and our older son was studying Ohio history, my wife found B Is for Buckeye in the library. These are part of a 51 book series of state alphabet books, beginning with A Is for America, and including B Is for Beaver (Oregon), B is for Bluegrass (Kentucky), B Is for Badger (Wisconsin), C Is for Cowboy (Wyoming), C Is for Centennial (Colorado), E Is for Empire (New York), G Is for Golden (California), G Is for Grand Canyon (Arizona), H Is for Hoosier (Indiana), K Is for Keystone (Pennsylvania), L Is for Last Frontier (Alaska), L Is for Lobster (Maine), L Is for Lone Star (Texas), M Is for Magnolia (Mississippi), M Is for Maple Syrup (Vermont), M Is for Mayflower (Massachusetts), M Is for Mitten (Michigan), P Is for Palmetto (South Carolina), P Is for Peach (Georgia), S Is for Sunshine (Florida), and V Is for Volunteer (Tennessee). In addition to the verses on each page, there are sidebar explanations with further details, and a page of Illinois trivia in the back. Parents who are concerned with the evolutionary influences in books will want to know that there are three references to things that supposedly happened "millions of years ago." Otherwise, it is a charming book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars L is for Lincoln, February 14, 2010

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Lanny J. Young - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Paperback)

We bought this book for the library in Peshtigo, WI in memory of a loved one.