{"product_id":"abe-lincoln-crosses-a-creek-isbn-9781524701581","title":"Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow, I’m sure you know lots about Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. But what you might not know is that Abe would never have become president if it hadn’t been for Austin Gollaher. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn the story of what really happened to Honest Abe when he was just a kid in this nonfiction picture book that's perfect for President's Day and every day!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The year is 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin Gollaher, is ten. Abe and Austin decide to journey down to Knob Creek. The water looks scary and deep, and Austin points out that they don’t know how to swim. Nevertheless, they decide to traverse it. I won’t tell you what happens, but let’s just say that our country wouldn’t be the same if Austin hadn’t been there to help his friend.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors’ Choice\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBulletin\u003c\/i\u003e Blue Ribbon Book\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Rewarding on many levels, this high-spirited picture book is an engaging example of metafiction for the younger set.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A lively, participatory tale. . . . \u003cb\u003eThis is a book you should add to your shelves.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“It’s a winner.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e, September 2008:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"What you can know for sure is that this is a book you should add to your shelves.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/u\u003e, October 2008:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[J]ust how do you handle a legend? Deborah Hopkinson has found a way, and it's a winner.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e, September 15, 2008:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This unusual and often amusing picture book offers much more than an illustrated reminiscence.\"Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many highly acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eBeatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building,\u003c\/i\u003e a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe–Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Honor Book; and \u003ci\u003eAbe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale,\u003c\/i\u003e an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book. She lives in Oregon with her family. Visit her at deborahhopkinson.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e John Hendrix has collaborated with Deborah Hopkinson on one previous title, \u003ci\u003eA Boy Called Dickens, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was named a\u003ci\u003e Booklist \u003c\/i\u003eEditors’ Choice and a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. He has also written and illustrated several picture books, among them \u003ci\u003eMiracle Man: The Story of Jesus; Shooting at the Stars; \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e John Brown: His Fight for Freedom.\u003c\/i\u003e Learn more at johnhendrix.com.","brand":"Dragonfly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301144776933,"sku":"NP9781524701581","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781524701581.jpg?v=1767720961","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/abe-lincoln-crosses-a-creek-isbn-9781524701581","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}