Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig

This delightful true story about America's 16th president tells the tale of young lawyer Abe Lincoln on his way to deliver an important speech. He comes across a pig stuck in a mud puddle. If he stops to help the pig, Abe will ruin his new suit. But the pig can't get out. What's Abe to do? Full-color illustrations.

About the author

Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him at StephenKrensky.com.

Summary

Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do?
Level 2
Reading Independently

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• Varied sentence structure
  
• Paragraphs and short chapters

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Krensky
• Assisted by: Gershom Griffith (Illustration), Greshom Griffith (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9780689841033
• ISBN: 978-0-689-84103-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 232 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 68 g
• Series: Ready-to-read COFA; Ready-to-read COFA; Ready-To-Read Childhood of Fam; Ready-to-Read Childhood of Famous Americans
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics