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Friday, February 3, 2012

Looking at Lincoln

Book Title: Looking at Lincoln


Author(s): Maira Kalman


Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Maira Kalman


Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books


Copyright Date: 2012


Genre: Nonfiction Picture Book


Brief Annotation:


After writing the New York Times online column “In love with A. Lincoln,” Kalman created this picture book in honor of a man she truly adores and admires, Abraham Lincoln. The story is told through the eyes of a young Maira. It begins with baby Abe, taking you through his life, hardships and achievements, and ends with little Maira looking up at Lincoln at his memorial in Washington D.C.


Your Rating (1-5) and why:


5! – There are many Lincoln biographies out there, but I think this would be a great read aloud. It’s informative and insightful since it’s filled with little questions young Maira asks like, “He wrote many notes and stuffed them inside his hat. What was he thinking about?”


Readers who will like this book:


Readers interested in the life of Abe Lincoln, readers interested in learning more about the Civil War, and readers that are just interested in learning about a very wonderful and influential man in U.S. history would enjoy this book.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud:


Do you know about the man on the $5 bill?


1. Interest Level (age): 5-8


2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 2.5

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  1. Suzy Kaback & FamilyFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I think I read the NYTimes article you're referring to. I'll check. Sometimes you see trends in the topics of books being published within a few years. I feel like we're in a period of time when Lincoln is on the ascendance (again). He's a worthy subject, of course!

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