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mnstucki's review
4.0
A fun story from Abraham Lincoln's childhood that I had never heard before. The author breaks the fourth wall repeatedly which adds interest and makes the book feel like you're sitting around the campfire to hear the story told. As always, John Hendrix's illustrations are top notch!
bookgirl4ever's review
3.0
The story of an adventure that young Abe Lincoln and his buddy had in Kentucky. What I appreciate most is the message that historians don't have all the facts - the dialogue or the particulars of events - that all kids should learn. A small intro to the former president for younger kids.
Early elementary school
Early elementary school
shicklin's review
4.0
I want to make it a goal to read more true stories of real life heroes to the kids. We all enjoyed this one.
swoody788's review
4.0
Told in a voice that makes you feel like your grandma back in Kentucky is telling it to you while you're sitting in her lap as she rocks on the front porch. Darling illustrations. I only wish it had been longer, but I understand it's a children's book.
curiouslibrarian's review
5.0
In the glut of children's books about Lincoln in the last few months, this one caught my eye. I don't usually include picture books in my lists or book-trackers (because I read 100s in a year), but this one won't let me ignore it.
Despite being based on a true story, this is definitely a Tall (Thin) Tale. The author inserts herself into the legend, saying that we don't know precisely how a key scene went so she's showing multiple versions. It's a silly, lighthearted look at our President, and an important one, because if his friend hadn't been there that day we would never have had a President Lincoln!
Highly recommended.
Despite being based on a true story, this is definitely a Tall (Thin) Tale. The author inserts herself into the legend, saying that we don't know precisely how a key scene went so she's showing multiple versions. It's a silly, lighthearted look at our President, and an important one, because if his friend hadn't been there that day we would never have had a President Lincoln!
Highly recommended.
trekkifulshay's review
4.0
I loved the way the author told this story - the style the narrator talked in and talking to the illustrator. I liked that the author pointed out writing about historical events because you won't know every last detail. I'd never heard of Austin Gallaher before. I think it's fun for kids to think of Lincoln as a child not just as the tall older man we always see him as. Once Abe Lincoln was just a boy who didn't listen to his mother.
libraryrobin's review
4.0
An enjoyable "tall and thin tale" of how young Abe Lincoln fell into a swollen creek and his friend Austin rescued him. The narration frequently speaks to the reader, inviting participation in the story and where it is going. Fun illustartions sometimes appear to be in progress, making the reader feel a part of the creation of the book.
azajacks's review
5.0
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thelostshoe's review
4.0
"Remember Austin Gollaher, because what we do matters, even if we don't end up in history books."