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Summary
Frank Keating takes you on an ultimate tour of Abraham Lincoln's life from boyhood to presidency in this biography, which includes stunning paintings by award-winning artist Mike Wimmer that bring the sixteenth President of the United States to vivid life.
To say Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings is an understatement. He was born in a Kentucky log cabin with a packed-dirt floor, rough slab roof, and leather-hinged door. He went barefoot for most of the year and wasn't expected to amount to much. But reading was everything to him and his free time was consumed by books. Abraham Lincoln read furiously, studied law, and knew that hard work was his only path to making a change in the world. When he ran for the presidency, he stood for unity--one people and one land. He brought freedom to all citizens, ended slavery, and made the country whole again.
This visual tour de force is based on historical documents and chronicles Honest Abe's life from boyhood to his extraordinary leadership position as the sixteenth President of the United States of America.
Author Notes
Frank Keating has held many positions in public office, including Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Associate Attorney General of the United States. He was elected Governor of Oklahoma in 1995 and completed his term in January of 2003. He lives in Oklahoma.
Mike Wimmer has illustrated many books for children, including Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth by Robert Burleigh, which was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and was called a "grand slam" in a starred review in Publishers Weekly. He also illustrated Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh by Robert Burleigh, which received the Orbis Pictus Award for nonfiction. He lives in Georgia with his family.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-5-This attractive biography is sure to please presidential fact finders. Keating begins with Lincoln's early life as a poor child, and he emphasizes the man's love of books and learning. Lincoln's career as a lawyer and politician is also highlighted, with the story covering his election as president and the Civil War. Details of the war and Lincoln's assassination are kept to a minimum. The text is written in the first person, with actual quotes from Lincoln interspersed throughout. A copy of the Gettysburg Address is included in the back matter. Wimmer's paintings are gorgeously detailed and elevate the text while providing context, especially for young ones. VERDICT Libraries that own the other installments of this series as well as anyone looking for a great presidential biography will want this addition for primary grade collections.-Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, IL © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Following George and Theodore, Keating and Wimmer continue their Mount Rushmore series with an intimate recounting of the life of Abraham Lincoln. The first-person narration creates a great deal of that intimacy, as Lincoln recounts his humble upbringing, lifelong love of reading, and years of work that preceded his political life. Direct quotations are included, though sometimes dropped unceremoniously into the narrative ("I once walked twenty miles to borrow a book. 'The things I want to know are in books'"). Wimmer's oil paintings skillfully represent Lincoln at several stages of life, and Keating ends on a hopeful note at the close of the Civil War. Ages 6-9. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
This picture-book biography unabashedly celebrates the life of Abraham Lincoln. Laudatory in nature, the text consists of conjured first-person narration combined with judiciously chosen quotes (although there are no source notes). Coverage begins with the impoverished childhood of humble Abraham Lincoln and goes through his presidency and the North's victory during of the Civil War. Much of the early narration emphasizes Lincoln's passion for reading and self-improvement; once he begins his public life, the emphasis switches to his desire for equality and the preservation of the Union. Each page of text (simple, declarative sentences in a large font) faces a lush, full-color oil painting. These full-page illustrations provide details and context and help humanize the sometimes dry declarations appearing on corresponding pages. The book aptly concludes with the Gettysburg Address. This tribute would serve as a good introduction to our sixteenth president and help counteract the sensationalism surrounding his assassination. A worthy addition to children's collections, the book's oversize format and vivid illustrations make this a natural choice for February displays and read-alouds.--McBroom, Kathleen Copyright 2016 Booklist