{"product_id":"mr-lincolns-way-5","title":"Mr. Lincoln's Way","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe touching story of an unforgettable school principal who truly empowers his students, from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of \u003ci\u003eThank You, Mr. Falker\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. \"Mean Gene\" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful, racist names. But Mr. Lincoln knows that Eugene isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can the principal find a way to get through to \"Mean Gene\" and show him that the differences between people are what make them special?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMr. Lincoln's Way\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A touching and complex story that sends a positive message to kids and creates hope for those working with kids who seem to be lost and categorized as bullies.\" --\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Visually appealing, with colorful, expressive illustrations that beautifully enhance the text . . . a sweet story about learning to respect oneself and others, and is well worth the reader's attention.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This story is vintage Polacco--a multicultural neighborhood setting, a cast of believable characters (some larger than life), and a satisfying ending guaranteed to bring tears to even hard-boiled cynics . . . An excellent choice for storyhours, this should prompt some interesting discussions about bullies and their motivations.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48526034239743,"sku":"*R0105673*","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/3284763482330_b01ecd3e-8224-4f3a-88c7-e7c816f9174e.jpg?v=1778783197","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/mr-lincolns-way-5","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}