Abigail and John

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From David Bruce Smith author of American Hero: John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States and his mother Clarice Smith world renowned artist comes this compelling and insightful historical biography of Abigail and John Adams. This unique nonfiction childrens book tells the story of one of Americas most-treasured couples alongside stunning and original illustrations. Follow the story of Abigail and John Adams as they forge an equal and loving partnership that will last a lifetime and help shape a young republic. The Adamses were firsthand witnesses to historical events such as the Boston Massacre the Boston Tea Party the American Revolution and the Continental Congresses. They met revolutionary leaders and heroes including Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson and Americas first president George Washington along the way. See history through the eyes of Abigail and John Adams as you learn the true story behind their powerful and influential union. Praise Abigail & John Abigail & John invites young readers into the partnership of Americas second president John Adams and his wife and closest advisor Abigail Smith Adams. David Bruce Smiths fresh take on these well-known historical figures animated by Clarice Smiths charming illustrations is sure to give students new insights into the early years of our countrys history. Margot Lee Shetterly Bestselling author of Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race Abigail & John delivers a charming portrait of a love story that bloomed in the midst of a revolution a partnership that gave America two of its first six presidents John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams. Their joint journey described in more than a thousand letters they exchanged is an exciting and timeless tale. David O. Stewart Bestselling author of The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution Abigail & John teaches young readers not only historical facts but introduces them to the strong union and lasting bond between John and Abigail Adams and how it shaped our new nation. An excellent addition to any library. Trinka Hakes Noble Bestselling author and illustrator of American history books for young readers Abigail & John is a wonderful addition to the literature on our early American history for our young readers. Engagingly written brilliantly illustrated it should be must read for every school child. Im sure teachers across America will welcome it as a new handsome resource for their classrooms. Alex Nyerges Director & CEO Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Children and adults alike will cherish the wonderfully illustrated true story of love and enduring strength as Abigail and John Adamsin what was surely a partnership of equalsovercome daunting challenges and together change the world. An exciting start to what promises to be a brilliant series. Ed Lengel Bestselling author of General George Washington "This is a beautifully told love story of one of the earliest power couples in American history. The story and the illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages with a nod to graphic novels. Abigail & John is a well needed positive American history primer using excerpts from the couples correspondence. The nuanced language and setting used to convey the story acknowledges a sophisticated reader of any age. The illustrations by renowned artist Clarice Smith enhance the story with a dynamic quality of movement. The images are beautifully aligned with the story making it visually stunning. This book demonstrates the importance of art in telling the story and both artist and author have set the bar high. Neme Alperstein Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources Mentor Abigail & John is a heart-warming yet honest account of Americas most celebrated founding couple. With charming illustrations that bring Abigail and John Adams partnership to life and beautifully-written text that engages equally well when read aloud as when read silently this highly-informative history of early America will be treasured by children and parents alike. Louise Mirrer Ph.D. President & CEO New-York Historical Society Louise Mirrer Ph.D. President and CEO New York Historical Society Abigail & John invites young readers to meet a couple that was both extraordinary and ahead of their time yet flawed and prone to individual struggles as we humans all are. The vignettes throughout the book weave together personal and global events enriched with original art. Erin Carlson Mast CEO & Executive Director Lincoln Cottage. "What a lovely humanizing dual-biography of these revered founding mother and father. Abigail and John are true equals in this narrative gifting readers a wonderful introduction and inspiring summary of their joint efforts and sacrifices for their new democracy their affection and support for one another. The illustrations are works-of-art - inviting evocative --