Abraham Lincoln

by Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d' [Lincoln, Abraham] Aulaire, Ingri d'; Aulaire

Book Overview

From his humble beginnings in the Kentucky??wilderness to the peak of his career as President, this??picture biography brings Lincoln to life for??first-time readers. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440406900
• ISBN13: 9780440406907
• Release Date: April 1987
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.1" x 12.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Nice Book

Great biography for kids. Well illustrated. The book itself was larger than I expected, more the size of a magazine. Really enjoyable read

wonderful book for the family library

I'm so glad the Beautiful Feet Company was able to bring this book and others by the same authors back into circulation. This is a wonderful story and an excellent way to teach your children history. I love the character values all of the D'Aulaire books instill in the reader. The illustrations are beautiful. I have enjoyed these books as much as my children and they will be given a very special spot on the shelves of our family library.

Good Book

This book is wonderful. It tells about Abraham Lincoln from start to finish. Great for small children

Nicely Written/Easily Understood

This book is in a word, charming. This book is a factual account of the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his birth to his presidency. This book is educational and informative, without being dry and boring as many history books tend to be. Children as young as 4 will be interested, as well as kids through upper elementary years. Simply worded, but not babyish, brilliantly illustrated, but not unreal. Youngsters will learn and retain much about the life of one of our most admired, courageous and beloved presidents. D'Aulaire's at their usual, expected, shining best! A Caldecott medal/honor book.

A biography of Lincoln for young children.

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.

Fresh, beautifully illustrated, and lively: a classic

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.