"My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys From Indiana" is a juvenile book of historical fiction about the young Abe Lincoln. Written by the great-great grandson of a man who met and supported Abraham Lincoln, "My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln" is a both a tribute to a national hero and a personal exploration, dedicated to connecting the respected and revered historical president to the minds, hearts and imaginations of young readers today. Illustrated by the famous Disney artist who helped create Winnie the Pooh and other famous cartoon characters, the pages of "My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln" are colorfully composed into substantial story bytes that kids ages 4-8 will find appealing and attractive. The author has created a mythical childhood best friend for the 16th president named Sam Harding. The fictional story contains researched details known to be true of the life of Abraham Lincoln. "My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln" is bound to help make the gift of America's 16th president more accessible to young readers of today. The book's website has more information and a fun puzzle game that children will enjoy.

A delightful tale for youngsters and their parents and grandparents, too—reminding us of Abraham Lincoln’s roots in pioneer America, a story that still inspires.

Ever wondered about someone famous? What it was like for them growing up, how they came to realize their dreams? In his book My best friend, Abe Lincoln: a tale of two boys from Indiana, Robert Bloch gives us the inside view of the childhood of one of the most famous figures in the world, Abraham Lincoln. We watch, through the eyes of his best friend, as he grows up and changes from a young country boy with pants always too short to the sixteenth President of the United States! Robert Bloch’s inspiration might have come from his family tree. His great-great-grandfather, Jonas Wollman, signed a letter requesting Abraham Lincoln to visit Leavenworth, Kansas. Leavenworth became the site of Lincoln’s first campaign speech in December 1859. This heart-warming story of two childhood friends and growing up will capture both your interest and imagination. It is highly recommended by Boyu Huang, Allbooks Review.

My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: History and Adventure for Young Readers My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys From Indiana is the perfect introduction to American History for young children, and great storytelling. This is the fictional account of a young boy’s friendship with Abraham Lincoln. Author Robert L. Bloch’s playful tone brings a new perspective to the iconic figure of Lincoln. The illustrations of John W. Ewing, former animation artist at the Walt Disney Studios, bring this story to life. The story is the diary of the fictional Sam Harding, born in 1810 near Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana. Soon, an eleven-year old boy, none other than Abe Lincoln, moves to town from Kentucky. As Sam tells us, they “instantly became best friends.” The two boys share a love for the outdoors and adventure. Sam moves away from his home and the two friends must part. Later, Sam is surprised to find out that his best friend has been elected the sixteenth president of the United States. Based on historical data, the story creates a realistic and entertaining view of growing up in America in the early 1800s. Ewings’s illustrations are both beautiful and playful. Each picture is colorful and vibrant and Ewing weaves Bloch’s tale fluidly into the artwork. It’s amusing to see young Lincoln curled up in a windowsill reading. Ewing portrays a Lincoln with gangly arms, a strong nose, and pants that are too short for his tall legs. Bloch works for the H&R Block Foundation and lives in Mission Hills, Kansas with his four sons and wife. His passions are art history and American history. His interest in Lincoln seems to be in his blood. His great-great-grandfather, Jonas Wollman, was part of a movement to get Lincoln to visit Leavenworth, Kansas. This was the town where Lincoln delivered his first campaign speech in December 1859. The author is just as playful as the tone of his story and the beautiful illustrations. Bloch said his imagination took him to an antique store, where he “found an old leather diary of Sam Harding written in 1882.” My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys from Indiana is a story that will entertain young history lovers, and their families.