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A review by kitsuneheart
Abraham Lincoln by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
3.0
For it's printing in 1939, this was an okay book, I think. It certainly supports that "anyone can become president" ideal we really need to return to. The book focuses about half of its pages on Lincoln pre-presidency, and most of those speak of Lincoln's desire to read and learn, which is a good message for kids. The rest, his presidency, shows the deep conflicts surrounding the Civil War, and Lincoln's efforts to avoid fighting while also freeing the slaves. I imagine that makes the book a bit less-than-loved in the South....
The art is...okay. It deserved its 1930s Caldecott win, with it's full-page, multi-color illustrations, but in the modern day, it's very awkward and bland. Not something that would even be in the running now.
Overall, I'd say this only really has a place in an academic library, and one for Library Sciences. It's not really going to be appreciated by most modern audiences, and, by now, there are plenty of better biographies of Lincoln to show your kids. Though if you can find a copy, by all means, buy it. You might be making a good find for sale to a rare book dealer.
The art is...okay. It deserved its 1930s Caldecott win, with it's full-page, multi-color illustrations, but in the modern day, it's very awkward and bland. Not something that would even be in the running now.
Overall, I'd say this only really has a place in an academic library, and one for Library Sciences. It's not really going to be appreciated by most modern audiences, and, by now, there are plenty of better biographies of Lincoln to show your kids. Though if you can find a copy, by all means, buy it. You might be making a good find for sale to a rare book dealer.