The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln
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- Create Date：2023-10-23 11:21:30
- Update Date：2025-09-07
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- Author：Raymond Arroyo
- ISBN：0310793823
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Reviews
Susan
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I listened to the audio version。 This was such an enlightening， sweet story。 The author narrates the book and was outstanding。 This was my first book by this author and it won’t be the last。 The author has a great insight as to what children can do for us。 Tad was indeed mischievous and fun loving。 Quite sensitive with an adventurous nature。 The time setting of this book is during Mr。 Lincoln’s presidency。 Due to Tad’s antics， it brought periods of normalcy to President and Mrs。 Lincoln after Wi I listened to the audio version。 This was such an enlightening， sweet story。 The author narrates the book and was outstanding。 This was my first book by this author and it won’t be the last。 The author has a great insight as to what children can do for us。 Tad was indeed mischievous and fun loving。 Quite sensitive with an adventurous nature。 The time setting of this book is during Mr。 Lincoln’s presidency。 Due to Tad’s antics， it brought periods of normalcy to President and Mrs。 Lincoln after Willy’s （their other son） death and the Civil War。 It made me really like President Lincoln even more， getting this glimpse of him as a Father。 There were several times I laughed out loud。 I’m 65 and I enjoy history books for the younger ones。 Listen to the author’s notes as they were enlightening as well。 This author views his books as family books。 Books to be read and shared by the entire family。 He is quite right。 I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for graciously providing me with the audio version of this book to review。 My review is unbiased and my own opinion。If you enjoy history， I highly。 recommend this book， regardless of your age。 。。。more
Myprivatebookclub
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Ah Ted :）Little Ted grieves over a loss， but still manages to befriend a turkey and accept is a friend and partner in crime。Children， with their mild and good hearts sometimes should guide adults in their actions。 We have so much to learn from the unprejudiced way a child's mind works。The history side of the book is a jewel， I never knew of the origin of the Thanksgiving Day。 This was precious information。 Ah Ted :）Little Ted grieves over a loss， but still manages to befriend a turkey and accept is a friend and partner in crime。Children， with their mild and good hearts sometimes should guide adults in their actions。 We have so much to learn from the unprejudiced way a child's mind works。The history side of the book is a jewel， I never knew of the origin of the Thanksgiving Day。 This was precious information。 。。。more
Michelle
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This is such a fun romp and window into the life of President Lincoln’s young son Tad。 This story is full of so many Easter eggs！ This would be a great addition to elementary classrooms to be read prior to Thanksgiving break。 As an adult reader I love books that cross generations and have a little something for everyone and this books fits that category。 I also especially enjoyed the author’s note and the Q&A at the end of the book。 Audience - mid elementary; middle school readers may find the b This is such a fun romp and window into the life of President Lincoln’s young son Tad。 This story is full of so many Easter eggs！ This would be a great addition to elementary classrooms to be read prior to Thanksgiving break。 As an adult reader I love books that cross generations and have a little something for everyone and this books fits that category。 I also especially enjoyed the author’s note and the Q&A at the end of the book。 Audience - mid elementary; middle school readers may find the book too immature for them but coupled with the author’s notes and interview it makes a great extension for a history class。 Disability Awareness- cleft palette 。。。more
Theediscerning
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A very pretty telling of the story of the first Presidential pardoning of a turkey。 I guess almost all American kids know the story， but I don't think many elsewhere will – certainly in the UK the story of Tad is really under-known。 But from being a right royal rapscallion， to wanting to amuse the idea his father would offer a presidential pardon to one of his oft-abused toy soldiers， Tad managed to make a stamp on history。 I think it a bit much of the book's end to say Abe was the way he was al A very pretty telling of the story of the first Presidential pardoning of a turkey。 I guess almost all American kids know the story， but I don't think many elsewhere will – certainly in the UK the story of Tad is really under-known。 But from being a right royal rapscallion， to wanting to amuse the idea his father would offer a presidential pardon to one of his oft-abused toy soldiers， Tad managed to make a stamp on history。 I think it a bit much of the book's end to say Abe was the way he was almost all because of his son， but the idea is not exactly inappropriate for such a book， nor for one on such a subject。 The artwork is most vivid and classy-looking， the text is very decent indeed， and the way the tragedy of the middle part is handled is expertly achieved。 While the story may lose some relevance outside the US， this is still a strong four stars。 。。。more
Marinda （rindasreads）
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I loved this beautiful story about a child's influence on a parent and how that can， in turn， influence the world。 Tad Lincoln grew up in extraordinary circumstances， and his larger-than-life personality was a bright spot during the most difficult years of his parent's life。 This story， matched with intriguing illustrations， is a perfect addition to any home or school library！ As soon as I finished reading the early electronic copy I was given through NetGalley， I immediately ordered two hardcov I loved this beautiful story about a child's influence on a parent and how that can， in turn， influence the world。 Tad Lincoln grew up in extraordinary circumstances， and his larger-than-life personality was a bright spot during the most difficult years of his parent's life。 This story， matched with intriguing illustrations， is a perfect addition to any home or school library！ As soon as I finished reading the early electronic copy I was given through NetGalley， I immediately ordered two hardcover copies so that I could share them with my mom and my children。 My six-year-old was absolutely enthralled！ I was grateful to have ordered Raymond Arroyo's book about Thomas Alva Edision as well， because it was just as uplifting， engaging， and comforting。I was not required to post a positive review in exchange for an advanced copy of this book。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more
Camilla
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This short and cute story centres on young Tad Lincoln， the son of Abraham Lincoln， known in the White House for his many pranks and mischief。 When Tad tragically loses his brother Willie， he forms an unlikely friendship with a Thanksgiving turkey。 This friendship leads to the historical tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys。 The story explores themes of grief， innocence and mercy and is perfect for young readers。 Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ALC in exc This short and cute story centres on young Tad Lincoln， the son of Abraham Lincoln， known in the White House for his many pranks and mischief。 When Tad tragically loses his brother Willie， he forms an unlikely friendship with a Thanksgiving turkey。 This friendship leads to the historical tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys。 The story explores themes of grief， innocence and mercy and is perfect for young readers。 Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review 。。。more
Alice
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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it， click here。 3。75 starsI listened to a digital advanced reader's copy courtesy of the publisherEveryone thinks they know all about Abraham Lincoln's tenure in the Executive Mansion。 This tale tells about 1863， and the bond between the President and his only surviving son， Tad。 Few may know that Tad is the reason the President pardons a turkey on Thanksgiving。 3。75 starsI listened to a digital advanced reader's copy courtesy of the publisherEveryone thinks they know all about Abraham Lincoln's tenure in the Executive Mansion。 This tale tells about 1863， and the bond between the President and his only surviving son， Tad。 Few may know that Tad is the reason the President pardons a turkey on Thanksgiving。 。。。more
Yamini
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Short， cute and festive！Following the life of our young Lincoln - Tad， this is a story of joyful moments of life。 When Tad becomes too attached to a Turkey， it's impossible to fathom its death on the coming Thanksgiving。 Hence， it's of dire importance to him that his life be spared。It also had a glimpse of actual history and the role of Abraham Lincoln in establishing a specific date for Thanksgiving。 As much as this book is apt for children， the author's interview part will be equally fascinati Short， cute and festive！Following the life of our young Lincoln - Tad， this is a story of joyful moments of life。 When Tad becomes too attached to a Turkey， it's impossible to fathom its death on the coming Thanksgiving。 Hence， it's of dire importance to him that his life be spared。It also had a glimpse of actual history and the role of Abraham Lincoln in establishing a specific date for Thanksgiving。 As much as this book is apt for children， the author's interview part will be equally fascinating for adults。 Personally， I loved the idea of listening to this short story and having access to a back story of what made the author write this book， his thought processes and the historical significance of it。Totally worth purchasing。。。 and rereading。 It is a good tale to be shared on Thanksgiving。Thankyou @netgalley @zonderkidz @realraymondarroyo for the Audio ARCGenre: #childrensbook #nonfiction Rating: 5/5 ⭐️ 。。。more
Kerrific Kerr
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An interesting perspective on a very famous time in history。 A perfect read for children of all ages as they see President Lincoln from the view of his child。
Tracy
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Lovely story about Tad and Abraham Lincoln and the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey！ Great illustrations， very nice for low grade readers and group discussion
Kat
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The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln was such a fun read。 While I had heard of the turkey pardons， I never thought to wonder how they came about until now。 Initially I wasn't sure of what to expect going in， but I am glad I got a chance to read it。 Tad， while starting out a bit annonying （in my opinion）， really grew into a loveable character。 There is a sad part in the story， so if kids aren't ready for or able to handle stories with death， I would say to hold off on this until they are older The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln was such a fun read。 While I had heard of the turkey pardons， I never thought to wonder how they came about until now。 Initially I wasn't sure of what to expect going in， but I am glad I got a chance to read it。 Tad， while starting out a bit annonying （in my opinion）， really grew into a loveable character。 There is a sad part in the story， so if kids aren't ready for or able to handle stories with death， I would say to hold off on this until they are older。 I found the illustrations to be very lovely and eye drawing。 The story itself was interesting and while being educational， at no point did it feel that way。 *Received through Netgalley for my honest opinion* 。。。more
Indie Author Book Reviews
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I actually learned a bit of history from this children's book。 The author looks at the life of young Tad Lincoln。 and his family。 Tad and his brother Willie love to play together。 Much to the dismay of the White House staff， they ride their pet goat through the house using an empty chair is a cart。 After Willie's death， Tad struggles without having his best friend there with him。 His father， President Lincoln struggles as well。 It is a sweet story about love， laughter， and family。 I did learn so I actually learned a bit of history from this children's book。 The author looks at the life of young Tad Lincoln。 and his family。 Tad and his brother Willie love to play together。 Much to the dismay of the White House staff， they ride their pet goat through the house using an empty chair is a cart。 After Willie's death， Tad struggles without having his best friend there with him。 His father， President Lincoln struggles as well。 It is a sweet story about love， laughter， and family。 I did learn something from this book。 I learned about the origin of pardoning a turkey。 The illustrations in the books are very nice and the story would be entertaining for early elementary school students。 。。。more
Ivy
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Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was the first president to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey？ This children's story follows Abraham Lincoln's son Tad through some of his time at the White House and some of the mischief he got in as well as some of the impacts he potentially had on the presidency。 Included in the back of the book are additional resources to read about the Lincolns as well。I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley。 All opinions expressed in this review are my o Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was the first president to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey？ This children's story follows Abraham Lincoln's son Tad through some of his time at the White House and some of the mischief he got in as well as some of the impacts he potentially had on the presidency。 Included in the back of the book are additional resources to read about the Lincolns as well。I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley。 All opinions expressed in this review are my own。 。。。more
Annette
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This wonderful Turnabout Tales series for children 4-8 is a gem。 It introduces them to events in history with interesting characters that will resonate with them and things they do。Tad Lincoln is a little mischief from childhood and is loved for it。 His mischievous spirit continues even when the family moves to the White House。 There is also a sad part to the story when his brother Willie dies。 Tad wanders the quiet White House all alone。 This loss brings father and son closer。 Tad becomes his f This wonderful Turnabout Tales series for children 4-8 is a gem。 It introduces them to events in history with interesting characters that will resonate with them and things they do。Tad Lincoln is a little mischief from childhood and is loved for it。 His mischievous spirit continues even when the family moves to the White House。 There is also a sad part to the story when his brother Willie dies。 Tad wanders the quiet White House all alone。 This loss brings father and son closer。 Tad becomes his father’s shadow。 Then， his playmate becomes a turkey。 When time comes for the turkey to become a dinner， Tad pleads the case with his father for the turkey to be spared。 Thus， the tradition to pardon a turkey each year。It’s a touching story of a boy who loses a brother and finds a turkey as his companion， which he guards， not letting anything happen to it。The stunning illustrations beautifully reinforce the message of a mischievous boy and a grieving brother。 Also， of a caring father， who finds comfort in his mischievous son amidst a tragic war， a family tragedy and the toll of holding the nation together。Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Andréa
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