Ben and Me

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Ben and Me

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous inventors in American history. 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!

Lawson (1892-1957) was an award-winning storyteller who wrote and illustrated more than fifty books for children. The first author-illustrator to win both the Newbery and Caldecott medals, he is best known Rabbit Hill, They Were Strong and Good, and illustrating Mr. Popper’s Penguins. His last completed work was The Big Wheel.

Ben and Me is also featured in the Memoria Press Fourth Grade Supplemental Reading for American Studies Set. This group of biographies and novels is a perfect way for young students to immerse themselves in the lives and and culture of those who have made history in our America. Learn more about the ways that Memoria Press teaches American History within our curriculum right here. Memoria Press features classic history books that taught a whole generation of Americans to love their nation’s history.

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