Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend)

Long before he was president, Abe Lincoln was a little boy. This tale introduces Abe and his childhood playmate, Benjamin Austin Gollaher. Abe and Austin get into a bit of trouble when they do not heed the advice of Abe’s mother. They try to cross the rushing creek after a heavy rain. Abe slips and falls in but is recued by his loyal friend. Austin is a forgotten character in U.S. history,...more

Long before he was president, Abe Lincoln was a little boy. This tale introduces Abe and his childhood playmate, Benjamin Austin Gollaher. Abe and Austin get into a bit of trouble when they do not heed the advice of Abe’s mother. They try to cross the rushing creek after a heavy rain. Abe slips and falls in but is recued by his loyal friend. Austin is a forgotten character in U.S. history, but his heroics that day long ago impacted us all. The simple actions of a friend matter as much as the grand actions of a president. The author reminds us that we are all important. This fun and energetic book invites the reader into history. The characters, including our sixteenth president, are relatable and fun. The illustrations are just as inviting. The reader is invited to interact with the book, as we see the drawing hand and tools of the illustrator. The pictures include hazard signs, caution arrows, and speech bubbles with comments from the reader. The author provides great opportunities for the readers to learn about characters, setting, and other important story elements. We are also invited to ask questions of the story and view alternative plot elements. In other words, this is a teacher’s read aloud dream.   hide