By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 1, 2013
One hundred and fifty years ago on January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which has been noted as one of the most historically important documents of civil rights. From his poor upbringing, his successful leadership and his assassination, Abraham Lincoln is one fascinating guy and the following books certainly do him justice. Each one is outstanding in its own right and they will all undoubtedly captivate their intended audiences.
The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary
By Candace Fleming
Reading level: Ages 10 and up
Hardcover: 200 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; 1St Edition edition (October 14, 2008)
Lincoln’s Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
By Bill O’Reilly and Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Reading level: Ages 10 and up
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (August 21, 2012)
Abe Lincoln’s Dream
By Lane Smith
Reading level: Ages 5 and up
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (October 16, 2012)
Lincoln’s Grave Robbers
By Steve Sheinkin
Reading level: Ages 10 and up
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Press (January 1, 2013)
Lincoln and Grace: Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard
By Steve Metzger and Ann Kronheimer
Reading level: Ages 7 and up
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (January 1, 2013)
2 Comments
Bianca,I think this a great list of books on one of the greatest emancipator of the human kind! These books seem to cover every thing about this great person, his beard, relationship with his wife, his vision for United States, his assassination and even grave. I think children will be highly amused and entertained by the story on why he grew his beard? The book on his dream would let kids know, how ahead was this man of his times? This book would also inspire kids to dream big and become a better person.
But I think there should also be some books on American Civil war, his role in it and how his firm views and actions transformed the American society forever. Moreover there should be books on how he acted as catalyst to improve the social and economic status of black Americans and pave the way for today’s liberal, multicultural and thriving America?
Jeff, Thank you for your thoughtful response. “The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary” offers a well rounded look at Lincoln’s life including his transformative role in the American Civil war.