Leave It to Abigail! The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams.

Written by Barb Rosenstock
Illustrated by Elizabeth Bradley

Grade:

K-3

ISBN-13:

978-0316415712

Publisher:

Little Brown Books (2020)

From the first, Abigail did not do what she was expected to do. As a girl, she was more interested in reading than in needlepoint, held strong opinions and wielded a wicked quill pen. She married for love instead of status -- a struggling young lawyer, John Adams, who led the push for independence in the American Revolution and worked tirelessly to form the government of the young country. If she was not by his side, Abigail was always there with sharp and witty letters to advise him. When he was away for years at a time in Europe, she ran the farm and educated their five children. But she also accompanied him to London to represent the young nation. Abigail and John had a true partnership, and Abigail excelled as wife, mother, diplomat, and First Lady. This tribute to her is an inspiring story, illustrated with watercolors on a background of cross-stitched linen. ​​