Illus. in full color. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge hi...
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Dec 01, 2008
Nola
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Books about presidents focus so often on well known historical facts that are generally very dry. So when I found a children’s book titled “Abe Lincoln’s Hat”, well, I just knew it would be a little livelier.
I have never heard of a biography focused around a hat, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the first. Martha Brenner’s books start off talking about Abe’s purchase of a top hat. “People noticed the tall man in the tall hat,” she says. That single line just made me laugh. More...
I have never heard of a biography focused around a hat, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the first. Martha Brenner’s books start off talking about Abe’s purchase of a top hat. “People noticed the tall man in the tall hat,” she says. That single line just made me laugh. More...
Nov 15, 2010
Jacqueline
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Title: Abe Lincoln's Hat
Author: Martha Brenner
Illustrator: Donald Cook
Interest Level: K - 4
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.9
Lexile® measure: 330
DRA: 28
Guided Reading: M
Genre/Theme:
* Autobiography and Biography
Topics:
* American History
* Leadership and Responsibility
* The Presidency
Summary: Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president and perhaps its most famous one — is painted here as an irrepressibly appealing More...
Author: Martha Brenner
Illustrator: Donald Cook
Interest Level: K - 4
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.9
Lexile® measure: 330
DRA: 28
Guided Reading: M
Genre/Theme:
* Autobiography and Biography
Topics:
* American History
* Leadership and Responsibility
* The Presidency
Summary: Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president and perhaps its most famous one — is painted here as an irrepressibly appealing More...
Feb 19, 2011
Tami
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I love this book because of the activity I do with my class every year. Since Abe kept important papers in his hat, I ask the children what THEY would keep in their hats if they each had one. Then, they write about it and attach it to a cute little art project. Always a winner!
Jun 02, 2010
Andrew
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This book is about Abe Lincoln. There is a lot of stuff in Abe Lincolons hat.I like this story.
I like it because Abe Lincoln can fit lots of cool stuff in his hat. Abe Lincoln can fit mail in his hat.Abe Lincoln is also a famous presdent
I like it because Abe Lincoln can fit lots of cool stuff in his hat. Abe Lincoln can fit mail in his hat.Abe Lincoln is also a famous presdent
May 04, 2010
Leslie
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Another one that my 7 yr old reluctant reader and i both enjoyed. A bit longer with a little more detail than most early readers. A gentle nudge toward real chapter books. Very interesting too and funny.
Feb 12, 2009
Bellezza
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A fabulous, easy to read chapter book, to use when discussing Lincoln.
Filled with interesting facts about his life as a lawyer, it was a wonderful way to celebrate his 200th birthday today.
Filled with interesting facts about his life as a lawyer, it was a wonderful way to celebrate his 200th birthday today.
Dec 30, 2011
Jamie
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This was a great introduction to Abraham Lincoln for my kindergarteners. They concluded "he was a very nice man." Historically factual, but easy to grasp, and includes some fun anecdotes.
Nov 16, 2011
Chris
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Feb 05, 2009
Jorgina
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Fun story to read with your kids. Gives a distant person in history some personality children can feel he is human.
Sep 26, 2011
Alisa
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I didnt even know some of this stuff about Abe Lincoln... it was a great book!!
Jul 28, 2011
Cheryl/Aradanryl
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A cute story about Abraham Lincoln's habit of keeping papers in his hat.
May 05, 2011
Mrs Bond
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Focuses on Lincoln's law career and ends with brief information on his time as president (no mention of death). Colorful illustrations on each page. Final page reproduces photographs of the men who appear in the story (Lincoln, Davis, Armstrong and Douglas).
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