Abe Lincoln Grows Up

Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not fit in or when they are frustrated by a lack of resources. Carl Sandburg, a legendary poet, provides a lyrical and deeply empathetic look at the formative years of Abraham Lincoln. Rather than a dry history lesson, this is a story about a boy with big questions and even bigger feet who feels out of place in a rugged world of physical labor. It beautifully explores themes of intellectual curiosity, the dignity of rural life, and the resilience required to follow one's own path when it differs from everyone else's. It is ideal for children aged 9 to 14 who are beginning to navigate their own identities and seeking proof that humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary futures.