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7yo Abraham Lincoln often dawdled on his errands, because there was so much to see and do in the woods between his cabin and the mill. One day he came across a dog who had broken its leg. Abe knew just what to do, he used some sticks and bark to make a splint and brought the dog home. One day, while exploring a cave, young Abe got himself "fastened" between some big rocks and couldn't get out. It's up to Honey, the dog, to alert the right people who can come find Abe and rescue him from the cave.
What a cute story! I loved that the dog's leg wasn't fixed perfectly, but good enough to be a friend and companion to Abe. The illustrations are beautiful - full pages which do as much to show the story as the text. It's cool that this really happened to our 16th president, but regardless, Honey is a sweet tale about a dog who really loved a little boy.
Lisa Librarian
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