Lincoln Tells a Joke
Kathleen Krull
Lincoln Tells a Joke
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)
by Kathleen Krull
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know Abraham Lincoln was one of the funniest presidents ever? He used jokes and clever words to help people think and feel better during tough times. Discover how his humor made a difference when the country needed hope the most.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated biography introduces young readers to Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his wit and love of language alongside key moments in his life. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines historical facts with engaging storytelling to make history accessible and entertaining. The book contains no sensitive content and is an excellent introduction to American history and presidential character.
Why we rated Lincoln Tells a Joke 7C
Lincoln Tells a Joke is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lincoln Tells a Joke works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Lincoln Tells a Joke as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Lincoln Tells a Joke explores presidents, united states history, wit and humor, biography, and early readers — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about presidents, united states history, wit and humor.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780544668287
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction