Illustrated by James E. Ransome
Rating: Recommended
Collins, 2008, $17.99
Collins, 2008, $17.99
ISBN: 9780060848194
Age/Grade Level: Ages 4-8
What Lincoln Said is an excellent addition to the already numerous children's books about the man and his mission. While the pictures are a touch off-putting (they make Lincoln look much like Disney's Ichabod Crane, and other characters are equally distorted), the text is just right. Neither too lengthy or brief, the text does an excellent job of discussing Lincoln's life and explaining the Civil War and slavery in terms a child can comprehend, yet without oversimplifying these issues. The historical timeline of his life and the author's notes serve as icing on the cake, and I recommend this book for the library collection.
Reviewer: Monica Barette, Orange Public Library
