1853-1871

"Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying the staff. Only President Lincoln was never annoyed--he delighted in his son's antics. Tad was his father's joy and comfort in the midst of a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation's highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey who is meant to be Thanksgiving dinner, his plea for his pet to be spared teaches his father a lesson about mercy and starts the tradition of the Thanksgiving turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day"--Provided by publisher.

"This picture book introduces readers to the . . . first son who, forming a special and patient bond with his father, coped with a disability, and other challenges while showing compassion, intelligence and wisdom . . ."--BTCat.

Brothers Willie and Taddie share stories about their father, Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the years they lived in the White House.

Tells true stories of President Abraham Lincoln's son Tad, from his early childhood through his days at the White House.

Draws from regimental histories and first-person accounts to reconstruct the daily routines and military experiences of Gustav Schurmann, who, at the age of twelve, was one of the youngest soldiers to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Relates the activities of Abraham Lincoln's youngest son during the years he lived in the White House.

President Lincoln's youngest son recounts his own and his family's experience during their four years in the White House.

Young Tad Lincoln is excited about the new national holiday until he learns that the cook plans to serve Jack the turkey as the main course for Thanksgiving dinner.

Recounts the events of the Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of the cemetery there, as seen through the eyes of Tad Lincoln.

Brothers Willie and Taddie share stories about their father, Abraham Lincoln.