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

Leave It to Abigail! The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams

By Barb Rosenstock
Illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley 
Little Brown
ISBN: 978-0316415712

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Everyone knew Abigail was different.

Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they “Remember the Ladies.” Instead of fearing Europe’s kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent her new country. And when John become President of the United States, Abigail became First Lady and served as John’s powerful adviser.

Leave it to Abigail—an extraordinary woman who surprised the world. The revolution continues.

Backmatter includes author’s note, quotations, sources.

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Reviews

“Abigail Adams is depicted as a colonial powerhouse in this admiring, fact-filled picture book biography. Highly recommended.”
Starred Review, School Library Journal
“This lively biography chronicles some of the ways Abigail continued to surprise her contemporaries with her new ideas, strong voice, and constant courage.”
—School Library Connection
“An engaging and illuminating depiction of a woman whose story deserves to be known widely.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“…plenty of verve and forthrightly feminist swagger.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Through lively text, (Rosenstock) showcases the ways Adams was ahead of her time. The refrain, “Leave it to Abigail,” adds a rhythm to the narrative, making this a good choice to read aloud. Baddeley (I Dissent, 2016) adds humor and panache with her pencil-and-ink illustrations, adding an authentic feel through lovely cross-stitch finishing touches. A great selection for Women’s History Month and Presidents’ Day displays.”
—Booklist
Stars long