Summary:

This book is a biography about John and Abigail Adams of Massachusetts, John was a great American patriot and the founder of our nation. John Adams was born October 19, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams, who became the sixth president of the United States. Abigail was born November 11 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. This is a book that is the biography of both John and Abigail Adams

Personal Review:
I thought this book was very informative. The illustrations are of the time period of the 1700’s which can help students understand the era. I liked how it incorporated both John and Abigail.

Classroom Extension:
1. Make a Wig...Give students a paper bag, scissors, glue and cotton balls. Have them cut out a "hat" (keep the bottom) then glue on cotton balls.
2. Write A Letter...Have the students write a letter to John and Abigail, then use coffee grounds to make the paper look old.

This was a pretty good book. I liked it because it told the life story of John and Abigail Adams through a story instead of just stating facts. This is great for children because it doesn’t bore the children and they get to read a story instead of just historical facts. Also the pictures depicted the time period very well. They showed how people dressed and it is great for students to learn how people dressed and what things looked like back in that time. Them main theme in the book is to show the life of John and Abigail Adams through a story. ( )