Abraham Lincoln (Bicentennial Edition) (Paperback)

~ Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire (Author), Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire (Illustrator) "Deep in the wilderness down in Kentucky there stood a cabin built of roughly hewn logs..." (more)
Key Phrases: Abraham Lincoln, Abe Lincoln, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A well-rounded and well-proportioned outline of Lincoln's life...in an easy-running text unclouded by sentimentality. --The New York Times

There is nothing tentative about one's response to this book. It is love at first sight. [. . . ] apart from every other consideration, the book has a thrilling quality. As for children's appreciation, we believe that they too will be stirred by the sincerity of these pictures and text, each telling with noble simplicity and inevitable pathos the story of Abraham Lincoln. Yet his story has natural humor and action. The author/artists have been successful in finding incidents that will appeal to children's imagination and satisfy their love of incident. Lincoln's boyhood is portrayed with deep understanding of the life of a gangling boy in a backwoods cabin. He grows taller by the page and his face shows the recognizable features before he is grown. This is no brief picture book, but a balanced story of Lincoln's life, up to the last beautiful page that shows the tired war-president seated in an armchair beside Tad Lincoln. Irene Smith --Library Journal Review

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"A  well-rounded and well-proportioned outline of Lincoln's  life...in an easy-running text unclouded by  sentimentality."
--The New York  Times.

A Caldecott Medal Book, A Child  Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book  of the Year. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books, Inc. (September 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893103269
• ISBN-13: 978-1893103269
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, beautifully illustrated, and lively: a classic, May 7, 1999

By	[e-mail] (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abraham Lincoln (Dell Picture Yearling Special) (Paperback)

This famous book on Abraham Lincoln (emphasizing his growing up) by the great children's book authors, the d'Aulaires, is as fresh as ever. A sparkling cover. Fascinating and charming illustrations, based on their own visit to the locations. Clear, absorbing text. Deserves it's fame. A wonderful introduction. Great fun.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Book!, November 11, 2008

By	R. Miller (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a terrific book that should be part of a home library and would be enjoyed by children of multiple levels. This is definitely a more extensive history than that of many "children's" books. The omission of the end of Lincoln's life may be considered a plus to some parents who are not ready to share that part or a disapointment to those who desire a more complete biography.

It's unfortunate that the negative reviewer suffers from the "politically correct" and "revisionist" history taught in modern times.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A biography of Lincoln for young children., May 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Abraham Lincoln (Dell Picture Yearling Special) (Paperback)

This is a children's book about the life of Abraham Lincoln. First written and illustrated in 1939, it was expanded in 1957. Most of the book focuses on Lincoln's early life. The illustrations resulted in the book being awarded the 1940 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. It is a book that helps children learn more about U.S. history and a great president. It is also a book that should be on the shelf of any serious student of children literature.