Looking at Lincoln

Kalman, Maira

Nancy Paulsen Books 2012
9780399240393

Ages recommended: Grade 2 -4 “Looking at Lincoln” would appeal to children and adults looking for a more whimsical and light-hearted introduction to our 16th President. It would also be great for a family taking their young children to D. C. for a vacation.

Plot Synopsis: With bright colors and bold, simple artwork, Kalman introduces you to Abe Lincoln, our sixteenth President. Each page spread offers one or two interesting facts that illuminate his life –from his face on the five dollar bill, to his love of Mozart, his writing of the Emancipation proclamation to his death at the hands of an assassin.

What I liked about it and who would enjoy it: This would be a great introduction to our sixteenth president for 2nd or 3rd grade. Students will learn a lot about him in this short biography. The marriage of text & illustrations would make a great read aloud in the classroom. Kalman has done her homework with notes and sources.