The touching story of an unforgettable school principal who truly empowers his students, from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker . Mr. 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? Praise for Mr. Lincoln's Way - "A touching and complex story that sends a positive message to kids and creates hope for these working with kids who seem to be lost and categorized as bullies." - Children's Literature "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." - Kirkus Reviews "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.

" - Booklist.