Now, I’m sure you know lots about Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. But what you might not know is that Abe would never have become president if it hadn’t been for Austin Gollaher.
Learn the story of what really happened to Honest Abe when he was just a kid in this nonfiction picture book that's perfect for President's Day and every day!
The year is 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin Gollaher, is ten. Abe and Austin decide to journey down to Knob Creek. The water looks scary and deep, and Austin points out that they don’t know how to swim. Nevertheless, they decide to traverse it. I won’t tell you what happens, but let’s just say that our country wouldn’t be the same if Austin hadn’t been there to help his friend.
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
“Rewarding on many levels, this high-spirited picture book is an engaging example of metafiction for the younger set.” —Booklist, Starred
“A lively, participatory tale. . . . This is a book you should add to your shelves.” —School Library Journal, Starred
“It’s a winner.” —The Bulletin, Starred
WINNER ALA Notable Children's Book
WINNER Junior Library Guild Selection
WINNER
| 2008 Booklist Children's Editors' Choice
WINNER
| 2008 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
SUBMITTED Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
NOMINEE Indiana Young Hoosier Award
NOMINEE Kentucky Bluegrass Award
NOMINEE Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
NOMINEE Montana Treasure State Award
NOMINEE Nebraska Golden Sower Award
NOMINEE New York State Charlotte Award
NOMINEE Oregon Book Award
Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2008: "What you can know for sure is that this is a book you should add to your shelves."
Starred Review, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2008: "[J]ust how do you handle a legend? Deborah Hopkinson has found a way, and it's a winner."
Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2008: "This unusual and often amusing picture book offers much more than an illustrated reminiscence."
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.
View titles by Deborah Hopkinson
Now, I’m sure you know lots about Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. But what you might not know is that Abe would never have become president if it hadn’t been for Austin Gollaher.
Learn the story of what really happened to Honest Abe when he was just a kid in this nonfiction picture book that's perfect for President's Day and every day!
The year is 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin Gollaher, is ten. Abe and Austin decide to journey down to Knob Creek. The water looks scary and deep, and Austin points out that they don’t know how to swim. Nevertheless, they decide to traverse it. I won’t tell you what happens, but let’s just say that our country wouldn’t be the same if Austin hadn’t been there to help his friend.
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
“Rewarding on many levels, this high-spirited picture book is an engaging example of metafiction for the younger set.” —Booklist, Starred
“A lively, participatory tale. . . . This is a book you should add to your shelves.” —School Library Journal, Starred
“It’s a winner.” —The Bulletin, Starred
Awards
WINNER ALA Notable Children's Book
WINNER Junior Library Guild Selection
WINNER
| 2008 Booklist Children's Editors' Choice
WINNER
| 2008 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
SUBMITTED Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
NOMINEE Indiana Young Hoosier Award
NOMINEE Kentucky Bluegrass Award
NOMINEE Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
NOMINEE Montana Treasure State Award
NOMINEE Nebraska Golden Sower Award
NOMINEE New York State Charlotte Award
NOMINEE Oregon Book Award
Reviews
Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2008: "What you can know for sure is that this is a book you should add to your shelves."
Starred Review, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2008: "[J]ust how do you handle a legend? Deborah Hopkinson has found a way, and it's a winner."
Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2008: "This unusual and often amusing picture book offers much more than an illustrated reminiscence."
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.
View titles by Deborah Hopkinson
