Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln

By Shari Swanson

Book Overview

Based on a little-known tale from Abraham Lincoln's childhood, this charming picture book written by debut author Shari Swanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chuck Groenink tells a classic story of a boy, his dog, and a daring rescue.

Deeply researched and charmingly told, this is the true story of one extra-special childhood rescue--a dog named Honey.

Long before Abraham Lincoln led the nation or signed the Emancipation Proclamation, he was just a barefoot kid running around Knob Creek, Kentucky, setting animals free from traps and snatching frogs out of the jaws of snakes.

One day, young Abe found a stray dog with a broken leg and named him Honey. He had no idea that the scruffy pup would find his way into Abe's heart, become his best friend, and--one fateful day--save his life.

Whether shared at home or in the classroom, this is a good choice for young readers interested in true stories of U.S. presidents.

* Junior Library Guild Selection * 2021 Treasure State Award Finalist (Montana) * Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year for 2021 (Ages 5-9 History) * 2022 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Winner (K-2) *

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062699008
• ISBN13: 9780062699008
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3