from mmleynek

Personal Response: I really admire Abraham Lincoln and so I love reading anything I can find about him. I like the way this book combined actual quotes from some of his speeches. Curricular Connections: I would use this for a unit on biographies or for a study on the Civil War.

from KarriesKorner

From the front cover to the back cover and every page in between, it is easy for the reader to get caught up in the beauty of the artwork. Every page is rich with texture, feeling and expression. The picture of the chained slaves evoked so much emotion from me when I first saw it, that it took me...

from areyno5

Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln "Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Doreen Rappaport is a great informational book for young readers. First, the book begins by giving history of Lincoln. "In the slave state of Kentucky, deep in the wilderness, young Abraham learne...

from lrothmier

Fabulous book! I enjoyed the illustrations and thought that the inclusion of Lincoln's quotes throughout the story added much depth and meaning to the story. Beautiful picture book.

from misstribb

This is a great book with wonderful illustrations! Abe's Honest Words tells the story of Abraham LIncoln's life while including quotes from Lincoln. The quotes at the bottom of each page really show his character and great things he did during his lifetime. This book would be great for anyone stu...