Abe Lincoln's Dream

I enjoyed this book for a variety of reasons. I found that the use of real life events mixed with fiction brings the book to life! The informational writings at the end of the book where very interesting to read, especially about the fact that the dream that is portrayed in this book is one Abe Lincoln actually commonly had! A dream he had the very day of his assassination as well!
It is a beautiful book about the progression of the world since his time and just how far we have come. I also really think it is great that it shows that we are still working on things to this day as well! As the young girl points out after Lincoln questions fighting with our fellow man, "we're still working on it."
I also like how the font of the words vary show more from page to page, having the reader look at everything on the pages as to not miss any part of the story! show less

This book is part US history lesson, part social studies conversation starter, part ghost story, and part hopeful children's story. The illustrations are some of Lane Smith's finest and feature calming soft, dreamlike colors.

Abe Lincoln's Dream is a very entertaining fun story of how one little girl assisted Abe in ending his haunt through a little courage and history lesson. The Illustrations are stunning and immaculate. This is my type of art! It's ease of use in a small classroom setting or in the home to interest young ones in the history of our presidents could prove very useful. Theme/Concept: History lesson, Bravery, Curiousity

As always, the illustrations of Lane Smith are exquisite. I've read many of his books, and, I am on a quest to read all.

On a school tour of the White House in Washington, DC, Quincy wandered away from her group, and finds the ghost of Abe Lincoln. She initiated a conversation. Remembering that he liked to tell jokes, she provides a few of her own.

Weaving trivia about Lincoln's ghost haunting his bedroom, the author notes that misc. dogs of various presidents, would not go into or near that bedroom. FDR's dog Fala would not enter that room, neither did Lyndon Johnson's dog Yuki, and the Cavalier King Charles spaniel of Ronald Reagan barked like crazy when nearing the room.

As he held Quincy's hand, honest Abe flew over the "Executive show more Mansion," now called the White House. He asked questions an she answered. "Are the states united?" he asked, she told him yes, indeed it did work out fine. And, "how about equality of all?" "Yes. that's working out too." replied Quincy.

Filled with fun, including jokes told back and forth between Abe and Quincy, this is a creative and wonderful story. show less

I'm usually not a fan of font overload and all-caps writing--which this book has in spades--but somehow, Lane Smith makes it work. Cute story, and really creative illustrations. I might actually use this book to teach design theory, because it's all here. Fun book.

This is a nice way to introduce Abraham Lincoln and compare how our world works today versus when he was in presidency. This could lend good conversation to what more could change in our society.

Gorgeous and yet, somehow the illustrations feel a little creepy, too. :) Based on a factual dream (I know from the note in the back - thank you author!) Abraham Lincoln had and intermixed with a present day little girl (unfazed by the creepiness of it all), the book itself reads like a surrealistic reality or a dream, which feels a tad confusing/disorienting at first, but I suppose dreams will do that. :) In spite of the quirks, this is an overall well done book and I definitely recommend it. Plus, the little girl in the story is just too cute to pass up. :)