Looking at Lincoln

Looking at Lincoln

By Maira Kalman

Kalman, Maira. Looking at Lincoln. New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012.

This is the story of a little girl who is walking through the park and sees a man that looks familiar.  She realizes he looks like Abraham Lincoln and decides to go to the library to learn more about him.  From the perspective of the little girl, she talks about Lincoln's life and some of the great things he accomplished.  Kalman writes a sweet story that young children can read and appreciate. The illustrations provide a great look into the life of President Abraham Lincoln through the eyes of a child.  

"Kalman's fond and bittersweet account of our lanky 16th president evokes both a schoolgirl crush and a Yankee's steely, sorrowful perspective on the price of freedom. . . . Rather than pen a textbook profile, Kalman portrays heartfelt admiration through poignant imagery." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Appealingly childlike. . . . Kalman's artwork is the main attraction here, with appealing naive illustrations done in gouache. Each page offers visual treats in a Matisse-like palette." -- Kirkus Reviews