This book talks about Lincoln's election and how he got the great idea of growing a beard for votes from a little girl named Grace.

Children's historical fiction book based on a true story about a girl who writes a letter to Abraham Lincoln, telling him he should grow a beard to look more attractive to women, and then they would persuade their men to vote for him.

No awards won, meant for grades 2-5. Grace and her family are supporters of Lincoln. Grace wants to be able to help Lincoln win the election. She writes him a letter says that if he had whiskers he would most likely win. Grace wants to be a part of the election, but is too young to vote on her own. This story is great for children. It doesn't go in depth about many of Lincoln's politics but gives the exact idea of what he would like to achieve. It is an easy read for children of those ages. I would use this in my class around election time and explain about how you can help during the election. I could also use this around Abraham Lincoln's birthday so that the students can learn some more about Lincoln.

This has always been my favorite stories in history. I think this is a good story to read older kids when you are talking about governments because it can show them that they can take part in the government just like adults can. And maybe after reading this book you can have them write a letter to the president.

Super Cute!!!

Great historical fiction for kids.

If you like Abraham Lincoln then this is the book for you. You LOVE the books!!!!

This is a sweet story of a young girl who is brave enough to write ✍️ a letter. This girl at first doesn't understand slavery and asks a lot of questions, and with her family's help, she concludes that freedom should be for everyone.

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This early chapter book tells the story of a young girl who writes to Abe Lincoln when he’s running for President. She gets a very polite letter in response, which makes her a celebrity in her town for a week. Perhaps limited by the word and chapter guidelines for early chapter books, the story is rather superficial. I had hoped it might give some cool ideas for Lincoln essays (yearly contest here in Oklahoma) or for President’s Day. However, Grace’s letter is superficial (she suggests Abe grow a beard), that not much is learned more about Lincoln or his personality.