Children's Books

[Gene C]

Abe Lincoln Grows Up by Carl Sandburg

This book is made from the first twenty seven chapters of the original two volume biography of Abraham Lincoln written by Sandburg in 1926.

This book was published in 1955, has 222 pages, with several imaginative illustrations by Jack Daugherty.
For older children, but all ages will enjoy reading it. Sanburg's poetical writing style shines through, it's a little different than we are used to today. This is one of the things that makes it memorable, and sets it apart from other books about Lincoln. His writing helps carry your imagination away, you can see Abraham working in the farm fields, reading in front of the fireplace, splitting logs for a fence. Covers the time period from Lincoln's grandfather moving to Kentucky to Lincoln leaving home when he is 21. There is a lot of interesting background material that helps make the story come alive.

I found the chapter about the religious community where Abraham lived as a boy very interesting. You see the influence of his community church and his home bible learning have on his entire life. Sandburg tells you as much about the way of life and environment Lincoln grew up in as he does the specific events and experiences Lincoln had. Combined together, you see the factors that helped make Lincoln a great man. You will learn how Lincoln came to have an interest in the law when he was in his late teens.

I would consider this one of the classic books on Lincoln's early life.
Dave Grimm found this for me when he was at a library book sale.

https://www.amazon.com/Abe-Lincoln-Grows...6-fkmrnull