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Lincoln Tells a Joke

Kathleen Krull

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Lincoln Tells a Joke

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)

by Kathleen Krull

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

PresidentsUnited States HistoryWit and HumorBiographyEarly Readers

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
ISBN
9780544668287
Pages
40
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

LincolnAbraham1809-1865PresidentsUnited StatesCivil War1861-1865Wit and HumorLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Presidents, United StatesUnited States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865LaughterPolitical Aspects of LaughterJokingHumor in the WorkplaceUnited States, History, 19th Century

People

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Places

United States