Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers

by Karen B. Winnick

Overview

Abraham Lincoln was the first president of the United States to wear a beard. What gave him the idea to grow whiskers may have been a letter he received from an eleven-year-old girl named Grace Bedell. Charmingly told by Karen B. Winnick and illustrated with rich oil paintings that capture the look and feel of nineteenth-century America, here is the true story of the girl whose letter helped to make Abraham Lincoln's face one of the most famous in American history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563978050
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	09/01/1999
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	495,968
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.16(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Karen B. Winnick is the author and illustrator of Sybil's Night Ride and Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial Reviews

Textured oil paintings accent this account of how a letter from an 11-year-old girl may have provoked Abraham Lincoln to grow his beard. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

K-Gr 4-In 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln suggesting that he grow a beard. Lincoln responded to the letter. On his way to Washington, DC for his inauguration, his train stopped at her hometown and a bewhiskered Lincoln introduced himself to Grace. Too amazing to be true? Well, the letters exist to prove it, and they are reproduced at the end of this interesting picture book. The story is presented simply and with authenticity. Children will identify with this independent young girl. Grace, her large family, and their solid small-town home are depicted in an American folk-art style appropriate to the period. The girl's letter is a perfect example of the manners and speech of that time, and the relationships among the siblings and parents ring true. The greatness and humility of Lincoln are shown as he takes the time to respond to a child and meet her, and, remarkably, accept her advice. Containing a wonderful piece of history beautifully and succinctly presented, this story can be read in groups or individually to entertain and to teach.-Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library System, Orlando, FL

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