I am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer

Meltzer, Brad  I am Abraham Lincoln  Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos  Dial Books, 2014.  $12.99  PICTURE BOOK  Content: G.  

This story is narrated by a little Abraham Lincoln.  It tells of when Abraham Lincoln was young and stopped some kids from abusing turtles, leading him on his first fight against injustice.  Abraham thought that fairness was important and was respected for his values.  When he became president he wanted all people to be free, so he stood up for equality.  In the end, the little Abraham Lincoln narrator explains that he stood up for what is right and that we should speak up for others when we can.  

This is an adorable, simple look at standing up for others and our values.  It has highlights of Abraham Lincoln’s life and at the end of the book it has some real pictures.  The illustrations are great and there are little conversation bubbles throughout to further tell the story.  

EL (K-3)-ESSENTIAL.  Reviewer, C. Peterson.