A little girl (who reminds me of Madeleine) sees a very tall man while walking through the park one day who reminds her of Abraham Lincoln. That inspires her to learn more about him, so she goes to the library. The story then segues into facts about Lincoln's life. I think kids will like how biographical information is woven into a fictional story. I enjoyed the illustrations- they remind me of a whimsical version of Paul Gauguin's impressionism.
This is a beautiful book highlighting Katharine Lee Bates's poem "America the Beautiful," presidential quotes, and artwork by ten amazing illustrators. I love how each illustrator captures a different mood and theme of what America is, inspired by the quote. A fun classroom activity would be to compare and contrast the artists' styles.
I've always enjoyed William Carlos Williams's poetry, and I love Melissa Sweet's work, so this biography by Jen Bryant is a great combination of creativity! I've loved "The Red Wheelbarrow" ever since I read Love That Dog by Sharon Creech! Kids will be inspired to follow their own paths after reading about the evolution of his poetry, making his style his own. It's amazing that Williams was also a doctor.
I have read all of these and love them. Thanks for participating in the challenge.
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