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Our Abe Lincoln
by
Jim Aylesworth ,
Barbara McClintock (Goodreads Author)
At last! A book about Lincoln for K-1-- by an award-winning and bestselling author and artist team!
Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,
"No More!" to slavery,
"No More!" to slavery,
Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,
Many brave days ago.
This simple song, sung to the tune of "The Old Grey Mare," was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his...more
Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,
"No More!" to slavery,
"No More!" to slavery,
Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,
Many brave days ago.
This simple song, sung to the tune of "The Old Grey Mare," was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 1st 2009
by The Blue Sky Press
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A perfect way to introduce Abraham Lincoln to young children. The text is a fun, simple and memorable song sung to the tune of 'The Old Grey Mare'. It's really lots of fun to 'read' aloud (even if you have a lousy singing voice like me!) As always, I very much enjoyed Barbara McClintock's accompanying illustrations. Also, an amazon reviewer noted that this would be a great book for an early reader as there is a lot of repetition through out. Definitely recommended!
From the first line of “Our Abe Lincoln” to the last the book sings itself. Drawing upon the annals of Lincoln’s presidential campaign for material this song/book/historical record provides the perfect introduction for young children.
Teachers and children will have many opportunities for success with this book. It can be read, but why? Set to the tune of “The Old Gray Mare,” this book demands a sing-aloud by the reader. Anything less will just miss the point. And the point is that children can...more
Teachers and children will have many opportunities for success with this book. It can be read, but why? Set to the tune of “The Old Gray Mare,” this book demands a sing-aloud by the reader. Anything less will just miss the point. And the point is that children can...more
Our Abe Lincoln is a simple, yet factual picture book set to the tune of “The Old Grey Mare,” a traditional folk song that was used as a campaign tune for Lincoln. The book uses a uncomplicated refrain to convey important traits and facts about Lincoln and to teach young children about his life. The pictures that accompany the text show adorable, multicultural children acting out the words to the song for their school play. A complete author’s note explains each of the refrains, and fleshes out...more
Our Abe Lincoln is a story about Abraham Lincoln which is performed by a local elementary school in honor of his birthday. This delightful picture book uses an old campaign song “The Old Grey Mare” which was popular during Abraham Lincoln’s campaigns for the Presidency to tell the story of one of America’s most beloved presidents. As the curtain rises in a school auditorium, the audience waits with excited anticipation. Soon, a cast of spirited schoolchildren will portray the life of Abraham Lin...more
Aylesworth has adapted a campaign song from the mid-1800's to create this joyful celebration of Abraham Lincoln's life. Each verse of the song is about a specific event or stage in Lincoln's history; McClintock's pen-and-ink drawings of children performing a school play illustrate the scenes. The sheet music to the original song (sung to the tune of The Old Grey Mare) is printed on the end papers. An appendix gives a little more information explaining the hisorical events behind the verses. Thou...more
Our Abe Lincoln is a singable non-fiction story about America's 16th President. Aylesworth adapted the traditional folk song, "The Old Gray Mare." If the reader is unfamiliar with the tune, the opening splash pages share the musical notes and first stanza. This is a delightful way to learn about history. For young readers and learners, they can easily jump in and join the song (while learning). For older readers and creators, they can use this book as an idea to create their own non-fiction musi...more
This biography of Abe Lincoln is perfect for young children. The text is written as a song, and the illustrations are presented as children putting on a play. It's simplified version of his life is perfect for young readers to learn about this famous and important man! Music teachers or classroom teachers of young children could use this book to introduce children to Abe, as it doesn't have enough "meat" to teach specific biographical details of his life.
Great tool for early elementaries and even pre-schoolers. Yes, this is a very basic list of facts, but it is set to a catchy tune--one that the young reader can pick up easily--and the pictures are perfect for the age.
A good choice for any time, but especially when trying to explain what President's Day is all about!
A good choice for any time, but especially when trying to explain what President's Day is all about!
This is a great book to read to students when beginning to learn about historical figures, specifically Abraham Lincoln. It provides content that students should know about him in a song format. Students will enjoy having a story give an overview about Abrahm Lincoln in a different way than simply reading a textbook.
Themes: poetry, history, Abe Lincoln, song, music, slavery, drama, play, recipe
Uses: small storytime, display,
Intro through CCPL Mock Caldecott, repetitive poetry, children portrayed as adults - story told through children's play/drama. Recipe on back for Vanilla Almond Cake
Uses: small storytime, display,
Intro through CCPL Mock Caldecott, repetitive poetry, children portrayed as adults - story told through children's play/drama. Recipe on back for Vanilla Almond Cake
Just in time for the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. This book is a fun way for children to be introduced to one of our most famous presidents. My favorite is how the author goes into more detail about the lyrics at the end of the book. I liked it I think kids will too.
Genre: Biography, picture book, young child
This is a delightful way to introduce children to a biography. The story gives us some facts about Abe Lincoln and can be sung which hleps a child to be more interested. The illustrations are very enjoyable and help tell the story.
This is a delightful way to introduce children to a biography. The story gives us some facts about Abe Lincoln and can be sung which hleps a child to be more interested. The illustrations are very enjoyable and help tell the story.
I love singing this one. I read it to my 4 year old nephew and though he did not understand everything I think he really enjoyed it. I love that this is played out by kids and I think will be a great musical tool for teachers who teach history to use. Ages K+
This is wonderful to sing along to. Children get some background information and character traits of Lincoln that can be build upon. The fact the illustrations are set to a school play makes it even more relatable for children.
Oct 18, 2011
Megan D. Neal
added it
I love the pictures, and the information the book contains is good, but found the song treatment of the storyline quite irritating. I do like the extended info in the author's info at the back.
Our Abe Lincoln does has a certain melody and rhythm with its words. This is a good book to use during President's Day or when talking about the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.
A good addition to Picture Book Biographies. This one may appeal to younger kids. In the book, a group of kids is putting on a school play about Abe Lincoln so illustrations are fun.
My first thought - "not another Abe Lincoln book"; but I really liked the presentation of the school play about Lincoln. Sing along to the the tune of "The Old Grey Mare" and enjoy!
Really great premise - a school play on Abe's life - and cute illustrations make this a good book for introducing Lincoln to young folks.
We love Barbara McClintock's illustrations. I didn't know the tune to this song, so was unable to do the read-aloud justice.
I enjoyed this book because of the information it contained. It would be a good way to introduce a lesson.
good for middle school to younger audience, but some of my students read it and seemed to like it
An everyone grade book! it had singing in it...
This is a great introduction to Abraham Lincoln for young students because it is easy to read. Since the book is based on an actual campaign song from Abraham Lincoln's presidency, this could be used as an introduction to primary sources for upper elementary children. They could compare the two to see the difference between different types of sources.
This story isn't something I would do necessarily for a read aloud lesson, but it is a great way to integrate history within children's literature. If you are doing a lesson over Abe Lincoln, this is definitely a great way to hook the students' attention.
May 10, 2013
Aqueous
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Jim Aylesworth was born in Jacksonville, Florida but as an infant moved from the state. He lived in many places during his childhood: Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas... but by the time Aylesworth was 15 his family had settled in Hinsdale, Illinois and that is where he graduated from high school in 1961.
In 1965, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a B.A. in English....more
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In 1965, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a B.A. in English....more
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAsm82...
Pretty funny video too...
Jun 09, 2010 11:12am
updated Jun 09, 2010 10:33pm