Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers

By Karen B. Winnick

A young girl's letter inspires Lincoln's iconic beard, changing history forever.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he grow a beard to win more votes. Her innocent advice sparks a transformation, leading to one of the most iconic images in American history. Discover how a simple letter from a small-town girl influenced a president and captured the nation's imagination. What unexpected events unfold from this bold suggestion?

From the publisher

Complete with letter reproductions, this story tells of eleven-year-old Grace Bedell’s written suggestion to President Lincoln that he grow a beard and the amazing events that followed as result. Reprint.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Reading age: 5–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 570L

Themes & topics

Books about Abraham Lincoln Books about 1850-1899 Books about the Civil War Books about beards and mustaches

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“This book is based on a true story, and it has copies of the real letters in the back of the book. Knowing the story is true made me like this book so much more. The illustrations aren't my favorite, but a fun story about a little girl and how she helped Abraham Lincoln. :)”

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