Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos
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Book Overview
This classic tale from Newbery- and Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Robert Lawson tells the story of a little mouse--and his good friend, American icon Ben Franklin. Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas--the good ones at any rate--from a mouse Funny, interesting, and wise, Ben and Me is a timeless American story that has been read by generations of young people. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do. This beautiful edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's well-loved tale features bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0316517305
ISBN13:9780316517300
Release Date:April 1988
Publisher:Little, Brown Young Readers
Length:114 Pages
Weight:0.29 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.3" x 7.4"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Revisiting an old friend
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Through the years some books stay with you. Some in the forefront of your memory, some sit quietly in the dusty corners, like treasure chests left by tiny pirates. Ben and Me is a treasure chest in the dusty corners of my mind. It must be 25 years since I first read it, but I recently discovered that I could tell much of the story by memory to my son who is engrossed in a Benjamin Franklin project for school. The fierce mouse battle, the towering wigs worn by the ladies of the court, Ben's old fur hat with the holes in it... so many vivid and wonderful memories. A great read for the kids who rooted for Wilbur in Charlotte's Web or those who zoomed along with Mr. Toad in Wind in the Willows. Now- where did I put my copy??
Learn While Laughing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Ben and Me is a delightful biography of Benjamin Franklin written by Robert Lawson. The novel is marvelous for children. It is educational. It teaches a lot about the founding of the country and mainly about one of the men who made it possible. Ben and Me is fabulously entertaining. Amos's own adventures are thrilling, and his stories about Ben are hilarious. Any child or adult with a sense of humor will laugh at this book. Anyone who reads this book will learn while laughing. Robert Lawson was the author and illustrator of many great children's books, but Ben and Me was probably the best, and it will be around for many years to come.
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