Lincoln Books

I borrowed this book from the library and my one year old son just loves it. He walks around the house with it asking us to read it over and over and over. He calls out each animal and makes their animal sound. So I must buy it for him.

It is rare to find a book which is both written and illustrated by the same inividual, especially to such a high standard. The story is both heart warming and educational. Allowing the reader to become involved in the story and feel emotionally attached to the central character. The illustrations are out of this world, being both dramatic, yet soft. Ideal for keeping your childs attention and starting their education early (without them even realising). Can't wait for the next release from this fabulous first time author!

This delightful retelling of the familiar Eastern European Jewish folktale features a poor man named Joseph who lives in a crowded house with his wife and children. When the house becomes "so jammed and crammed, so squashed and squeezed" he asks his wise, old Aunty Bella for advice. She instructs him to bring into the house his chickens, rooster, cow, and goat in turn. Then, only after the animals go back outside do Joseph and his family realize how peaceful, quiet, clean, and not so little their house is after all. The text reads wonderfully aloud with varying font sizes, styles, and page placements adding to the excitement on each page. While traditional retellings feature a rabbi, the Jewish flavor of Souhami's version is preserved through her colorful, vibrant, and bold illustrations featuring Jewish symbols like candlesticks and kiddish cups. The final page features the family sitting down to a lovely Shabbat meal complete with challah, candles, and wine. And, children will enjoy finding the humor in the illustrations: the chickens wreaking havoc by untying Joseph's shoes under the table, playing cards, reading books, and drinking from the wine glasses!

In this collection of essays Professor Guillory does an outstanding job reflecting upon rural and small town life in central Illinois. Whether ruminating on Lincoln, pick up trucks, old cars, favorite restaurants, narrow two lanes, and the tasks of restoring an old home, Guillory displays a keen and literate sensitivity to his adopted, beloved land. Recommended for those who appreciate graceful, thoughtful essays on rural themes!

This true story of one man's triumph over so MANY hurdles to keep a dream alive is very inspiring...I was considering becoming a consultant for Longaberger baskets and after reading this book, I couldn't wait...To be a part of this company would truly be an honor. A must read for all Longaberger basket lovers....

I've used this story for years with my kindergarteners and first graders. They love the flaps and chime in "Where?" on each page. It's a great teaching tool for lining up properly ("Whose behind you?"). I recommend it to all pre-school to 1st grade teachers.

When you're not sure whether you're looking at an art book or a children's book ... you're looking at a children's book illustrated by Jackie Morris. In this volume, the story is okay, but the compelling watercolor illustrations are memorable, even haunting.

This book preserves an amazing part of my Grandfathers' and Great Uncles' (George and Albert Foucek) history. This book captures what they and their fellow comrades felt and did in a way that I could never put to words for my children.

James Swanson's "Manhunt:The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer" is a captivating book. It's so spellbinding that it seemed like the shortest 400 page book I'd ever read. I'll read more books by James Swanson.

You can't go wrong with any of the books in this series! I loved that even my son was drawn to the Childhood books about women in our country's history. I highly recommend any of these books for eager learners!