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Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers

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This book achieves the perfect blend of storytelling, historical research, compassion, and artistry. Drawing from the primary documents (the letters are reproduced in the book), Winnick creates a fully believable context for the touching exchange between the President and a little girl we can all relate to. She presents an example of how to use our imagination to travel through time by studying our cultural heritage. The illustrations perfectly match the narrative, rich with detail. Our two year old daughter already loves hearing the story told while seeing the pictures. I can't wait to see her read it for herself. This book will be passed on for generations.

This little book details one of my favorite true stories of Abe Lincoln. Eleven year old Grace Bedell wrote Presidential candidate Lincoln in 1860 asking him to grow a beard. Abe took her advice and then, believe it or not, stopped and showed Grace his new whiskers on his way to Washington, D.C. as President elect. What an absolutely fabulous and touching story to read to your children! Don't wait-buy this book!!!

I read this to my 1st graders and they loved it. They were completely engaged in the story, and shared how they would feel if they got to meet the President. The reproductions of primary source documents provided authenticity to the story.

Mrs. Winnick brings magic to the Abraham Lincoln legacy. This book is a must for all children. I highly recommend this book for all parents to buy and read to their kids. It will not only provide hours of entertainment, but it will bring parents and their children closer together each time they read it.

While Mrs. Winnick's storytelling ability proves to be far beyond what the average children book writer is able to communicate, I found the oil paintings delightful and engrossing. Mrs. Winnick displays a true talent for the arts and really knows how to provide for children interesting and educational tales about our country's history. I highly recommend purchasing this book and sharing Mrs. Winnick's magic with your children.

The heartwarming storytelling and stunning oil paintings of Karen Winnick's , "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers," makes me anxious to read the next historical masterpiece that Mrs. Winnick will grace her readers and their parents with. "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers" is a true delight. A true story that shows that, even back in dark days when women had very little voice, a young girl can make such an influence on such an important man. This story gives my daughter the confidence and energy that she will need to face all the challenges the world present.

Richly illustrated, a treasure for the whole family. The children will cherish the heroism of the young protagonist brought to life by Ms. Winnick's deft brushstrokes and clear imagery. Adults will appreciate the lessons their children will learn from an independent young lady with the desire to make her dreams become reality

Product is as advertised. It was reasonably priced and arrived in a reasonable amount of time. "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers" is a great book to read to children and/or to collect if one is a collector of A. Lincoln memorabilia or children's books!