Karen B. Winnick Libri

Abraham Lincoln was the first President of the United States to wear a beard. What gave him the idea was a letter he received from an eleven-year-old girl from Westfield, New York named Grace Bedell. "Dear Sir," she wrote, " . . . if you will let your whiskers grow I will try to get (my brothers) to vote for you. You would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote for you . . ."

Karen B Winnick has written a fun, friendly, and informative book about African animals comprised of short, separate vignettes in stanza style pertaining to different types of animals and their behaviours in the wild. Colour illustrations will draw young children into her world of a day and night safari in a jeep in the wilds of Africa.

Bravery and determination shine through as Sybil Ludington, a young girl, embarks on a perilous journey to rally troops during the Revolutionary War amidst a British invasion. The narrative highlights the dangers of wartime and Sybil's remarkable courage, accompanied by her spirited colt. Karen B. Winnick's storytelling is enhanced by rich illustrations, bringing to life the suspense and heroism of this true story.