The Story of Daniel Boone

The Story of Daniel Boone by William Cunningham
abridged from The Real Book About Daniel Boone

We're reading this book for fun as a read aloud.
The kids have really enjoyed it so far. It written for kids but gives you a good idea of how hard it really was for the early settlers as they faced the threat of Indians every day. I really like the way it shows Daniel's courage even in the midst of hardship and gives the kids a role model and hero to look up to in his character. The book focuses on Daniel's perseverance and his leadership skills as he helps open up the west for other settlers. In this book, he always tried to remain calm and really think through his words and actions in difficult situations with the various indian tribes he encountered. It's a good example for the kids to follow.