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Abe Lincoln's Hat

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Was Abe Lincoln absent-minded? Indeed! President Lincoln came up with a trick involving his stovepipe hat to nudge his memory! Fascinating anecdotes and historical context enrich this expanded biographical picture book that brings to life one of our nation’s most revered presidents.

Long before he became the 16th president, Abe Lincoln started out as a frontier lawyer. He resorted to sticking letters and notes deep inside his hat so they stayed handy. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart’s clever art makes history more appealing than ever. Including both humor and painful, hard-hitting American history, this new edition traces Lincoln’s evolution into a compelling commander-in-chief during a contentious time in our nation’s history. Young readers will be intrigued!

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 7 reviews)

Matthew Z. ★★★★★

The anecdotes about how he'd tuck notes into his hat's lining are so clever and humanizing. I've already used it to spark several great conversations with my kids about history.

Sophia ★★★★★

Learning about Lincoln's quirky note-storing method in his hat made me smile, and the historical anecdotes really bring his presidency to life. I especially liked how the book connects that small habit to bigger moments in his leadership.

Samuel ★★★★★

I was skeptical a book about a hat could be this engaging, but the anecdotes about Lincoln's memory tricks are fascinating and well-researched. The expanded biography adds real depth to the story, making it a quick, enjoyable read for any history fan.