Abraham lincoln was the leader of the united states during an especially difficult period in the young countrys history. Lincolns story is one of hard work, determination, and the power of learning. Her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for. Edith kunhardt davis had an idyllic childhood, growing up on a big, if rundown, estate in rural new jersey. Librivox recording of the story of abraham lincoln, by mary a. A picture book of abraham lincoln picture book biography david a. Anne books about abraham lincoln throughout his life. Abraham lincoln pardons a turkey barbara lowell children. When abraham lincoln took office in 1860 as the president of the united states, the nation was fraught with problems. If you like this post, then please consider sharing it and leaving a comment below. This lovely story highlights lincolns early life and his love of. Tad lincoln abraham lincoln always a kind father and a great animal lover, gave in and pardoned jack.
This childrens book tells the history of abraham lincoln, from his childhood to his death. There are many books about the life events of abraham lincoln, in which the best books for kids are. Find out about lincolns childhood on a frontier farm, how a struggling small town lawyer became president, and why he became one of americas most revered leaders. We remember his relentless pursuit of truth, his advocacy for the rights of all people, his love of reading, his stoic courage in. The story of abraham lincoln, the childrens heroes. Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels.
Abraham lincoln books abraham lincoln books for kids. School and books of the story of abraham lincoln by james baldwin. A collection of free presidents day short stories abe lincoln tales, poems, rhymes, recitals, and plays from childrens literature. If you wish to learn about the man who led the north during the american civil war and issued the emancipation proclamation in 1862 then you are not going to be restricted by choice. This list of the best kids books about the civil war is sure to include a new favorite for the voracious young reader in your life. Bright watercolors illustrate the 200 word story, and the heavy pages of this board book.
Childrens books, throughout the decades, have often taught and celebrated black history and achievements that wasnt taught in a classroom. Abraham lincoln farm boy, reader, lawyer, and the 16th president of the united states. This presidents day, take a closer look through these excellent childrens books about abraham lincoln. He helped free the slaves from slavery and saved the union. Lincoln tells a joke is a picture book biography about our 16th president, abraham lincoln.
It takes you from his birth in 1809 to his death in 1865 focusing on how laughter got lincoln through the good times and the bad. Three sons of abraham lincoln and mary todd died before reaching adulthood. Many books have been written about abe, presumably because he was one of our countrys most beloved presidents. His family wasnt very wealthy in fact they were poor, but they got. Born on february 12, 1809, abraham lincoln was assassinated by john wilkes booth on april 15, 1865, while attending a play at fords theatre. He was born in a log cabin, was our 16th president of the united states of america. Abraham lincoln, a selftaught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860, shortly before the outbreak of. Top 5 childrens books about abraham lincoln thoughtco. Print of the lincoln family, by engraver john chester buttre, 1873. This 1940 caldecott medal winner is a beautiful presentation of lincoln s story combined with the incredible artwork that made the daulaires famous.
It follows the adventures of a young abraham lincoln learning important lessons. Among american heroes, lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people. Below are the best abraham lincoln biography books for children. The war between the states is over at last, and the slaves are free. I am abraham lincoln childrens books read aloud youtube. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Like her adult list, francess first childrens books reflected her keen interest in art and the great outdoors, as well as visual storytelling. Hyperion books for children, an imprint of disney book group, 2008.
Hamilton gives a british persons perspective on the 16th president of the united states. Abraham lincoln and mary todd lincoln had four sons, all were born in springfield, illinois and only one survived until adulthood. Stories and tales for children in english, german and russian language, look on our channel. One day in spring four men were riding on horseback along a country road. The story of abraham lincoln, the children s heroes series, edited by john lang. Stimpsons time reference when you read it with your own children. Abraham lincoln there once was a man named abraham lincoln. Civil war abraham lincoln was president during the civil war. A picture book of abraham lincoln picture book biography. Early life abraham lincoln was mostly selfeducated. He was an eloquent orator, a bright lawyer, and a devoted father. Ive never met a daulaire book i didnt love and their abraham lincoln is no exception. This list of the best kids books about abraham lincoln is sure to include a new favorite for the voracious young reader in your life. Abraham lincoln theres something here for everyones tastes.
Delve into the life of the 16th president of the united statesabraham lincolna man many say is the most important president in us history. As such, those who enjoy studying lincoln enjoyed a large crop of new books. Abraham lincoln was our 16th president, and an interesting person for children to read about. A photographic story of a life abraham lincoln, sixteenth president of the united states, led the nation through its darkest hourthe civil war. Jablonskis factfilled biography of abraham lincoln is an informative, insightful, and entertaining read that will have kids turning the pages as they learn his important and inspiring story. Not very long after this, the people of the neighborhood made up their minds that they must have a schoolhouse. The boy who loved books is a picture book that focuses on lincolns love for learning and the impact that had on his life. Childrens books about abraham lincoln smithtown, ny patch. The story introduces the most memorable events of lincolns life. Lincoln s story is one of hard work, determination, and the power of learning. Childrens books about abraham lincoln pbs kids for parents. And so, one day after harvest, the men met together and chopped down trees, and built a little lowroofed log cabin to serve for that purpose. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading abraham lincoln for kids book learn interesting facts about the life, history. Lincolns pardon was the first for a white house turkey.
Picture books on abraham lincoln andor the civil war geared at. Best childrens books about abraham lincoln lit for littles. The boy who loved books by kay winter and nancy carpenter, and i am abraham lincoln by brad meltzer and chris eliopoulos. Abraham lincoln, by james russell lowell free books. Abraham lincoln always spoke up about fairness and thus led the country to abolish slavery.
This biography of abraham lincoln for young children was excerpted from mary stoyell stimpsons book, a childs book of american biography 1915. There are a number of valuable resources at the end of the book. Discover the life of abraham lincolna story about honesty, leadership, and staying true to your values. These are a set of childrens books for an abraham lincoln unit which will be a great reference when trying to find kid friendly books.
A picture book of abraham lincoln follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the civil war abe lincoln remembers a man of wisdom and courage. This is a fantastic book outlining lincolns life with extremely interesting information and facts. If you are looking for good childrens books about abraham lincoln, i have some biographies to recommend, including lincoln shot. Stories about abraham lincoln vtg wonder read aloud. Free childrens stories lincoln saves the birds abraham. The life of abraham lincoln, and three other top picks. I like that the story is told with a simple writing style, easy for a child to understand, and there is a glossary at the back from some of the bigger or unfamiliar words. Through simple words and illustrations a young child can meet abraham lincoln, the sixteenth president of the united states. You may also enjoy these books about george washington. I have been studying abraham lincoln for nearly 40 years. I am abraham lincoln is the first childrens book written by brad meltzer in the ordinary people change the world series.
Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809, the second child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks lincoln, in a oneroom log cabin on sinking spring farm near. Childrens books about abraham lincoln pbs kids for. Among the most prominent of those problems were the threat of secession and the one issue lincoln fought the hardest to rid the country of, slavery. I have long wanted to read a biography of abraham lincoln and i. Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of abraham lincolns life and details the events of his era. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
See all books authored by abraham lincoln, including speeches and writings 18591865, and speeches and writings 18321858, and more on. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I would have these in the spotlight section of our library, and possibly use one for a read aloud. Thomas to be one of the three best onevolume biographies of lincoln written to date. Lincoln saves the birds a childrens story about abraham lincoln. These books represent general biographies, but also goes into more depth about lincolns youth, prepresidency, civil. Abraham lincoln for kids book learn interesting facts.
Home social studies holidays presidents day abraham lincoln the story of abraham lincoln the story of abe lincoln. The book serves as a unique biography of abraham lincoln by focusing on 10 important days in lincolns life, days which remain important to our. At least 15,000 books have been written about abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. I have to love a book that highlights how reading helped equip abraham lincoln to become president. Abraham lincoln books list of books by author abraham. Abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809 in ken.
Abraham lincoln this story is about abraham lincoln who was the 16 president of the united states. While some readers might be familiar with lincolns presidency, jablonskis book starts with his childhood and includes interesting details about his life and family. Through simple words and engaging illustrations, the sixteenth president. Picture books on abraham lincoln 25 books goodreads. President abraham lincoln sits alone in the white house one evening in 1865. The other two books are lincoln by david herbert donald and with malice toward none by stephen b. Books that celebrate the richness and diversity of our world today. The story of abraham lincoln, the children s heroes series, edited by john lang hamilton, mary agnes on.