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Publication
Scholastic (1990), Edition: 1st THUS, Paperback
Description
A neighbor who looks like the famous president comes to school and takes part in a Lincoln's birthday program.
Local notes
1308-205
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
This focuses on Lincoln's youth of labor & determination, and his ethics, and so avoids the more controversial bits. It's probably a bit too laudatory, but we need heroes who are good role models and I say this is fine. The conceit makes the book very engaging, even though it's for
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schoolchildren (too long for under 6). Show Less
LibraryThing member NMiller22
Mr. Potts shares many traits with Abraham Lincoln and helps his young neighbor learn all sorts of interesting things about Lincoln's life before and after becoming president.
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Physical description
10.3 inches
ISBN
0590433555 / 9780590433556