Amos describes many of their adventures such as a time when ben went swimming and lost his clothes to a frisky dog. Published 1939 by little, brown and company in boston. History according to ben franklins mouse and captain kidds cat. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by authoreditor robert lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers. To ease the burden on his family, amos strikes out on his own and ends up living in. The true story of ben franklin, as told by his closest friend and advisor, amos the mouse. According to this whimsical classic, franklins success, wit and invention were made possible by his closest friend and advisoramos mouse. See all books authored by robert lawson, including ben and me. The book is a biography of benjamin franklin, as written by his good mouse amos. He saw ben franklin try to write and throwing fits of sneezes. Amos, a mouse, presents scientist, inventor, and early american benjamin franklin from his viewpoint.
Focus on the voice lawson has put into his book, with the two paragraphs that begin with. Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas benjamin franklin was one of the most famous inventors in american history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his idea. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson overview banjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklins inventions and discoveries. Amos tells of benjamin franklins inventions and discoveries as if they were first thought of by the mouse. Though both book and film deal with the relationship between a mouse and american founding father benjamin franklin, the book, with. George guidall benjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklins inventions and discoveries. After reading the book as a classroom read aloud, return to chapter 1, pages 3 and 4. Of course the mouse could talk and would freely give ben advice every day. In a new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos, young readers will discover that while the good mr. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos by robert lawson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ben and me by robert lawson 316517305 beautiful feet books. According to amos, it was really he who was responsible for ben franklins inventions and. First published in 1939, ben and me uses humor and lively language ideal for sharing aloud to bring ben and amos to life.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the tony stark of the american revolution benjamin franklin january 17, 1706 april 17, 1790 was a printer, author, scientist, musician, inventor, diplomat, ladies man, revolutionary, and one of the coolest and most fascinating people in american history. Managed to make it onto the united states hundred dollar. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by authoreditor robert lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since. According to amos, it was really he who was responsible for ben franklin s inventions and. Told through the eyes of a mouse, amos, who lives in franklins worn out fur hat. American genius is another one of my favorites from this list. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780316517300, 114pp. Ben and me opens with two tour groups simultaneously visiting a statue of benjamin franklin. It was adapted from the childrens book written by authorillustrator robert. Though both book and film deal with the relationship between a mouse and american founding father benjamin franklin, the book, with illustrations by lawson, focused more heavily on actual historical events and personages, and included incidents from franklins french career at versailles. Ben and me a new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse, amos by robert lawson.
Benjamin franklin was one of the most famous inventors in american history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideasthe good ones at any ratefrom a mouse. According to amos, it was really he who was responsible for ben franklins inventions and discoveries. Amos is the oldest of 26 church mice their names run from amos to zenas. Amos, former church mouse, comes to an arrangement with ben with amos lodging in. The human tour group discusses franklins life and achievements, while the leader of a mouse tour group. It was adapted from the childrens book written by authorillustrator robert lawson and first published in 1939.
Ben and me this sweet book is told from the perspective of bens mouse, amos. Isbn 0440420385 which now belongs to another book really welldone, tongue in cheek biography of benjamin franklin, a man who is undeniably stupid at times, according to amos, the mouse, whose brilliant ideas seem to be all that stand between franklin and certain death with his. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with amos, a lessthanhumble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by authoreditor robert lawson and. Ben and me by robert lawson overdrive rakuten overdrive. Being the oldest, he decided to strike out on his own. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos. Readers will learn that benjamin was the youngest of seventeen children all counted and that it was a piece of luck that his kite experiment had not killed him. Lawson details the story of the mouse, amos, his childhood, parents and many siblings and how amos found his way to benjamin franklins home. Ben and me, an astonishing life of benjamin franklin by. Books for grades 45 king county library system bibliocommons.
Its a part of the for kids series and presents a detailed account of franklins life and important works, but also includes a. Once youve met amos and read his account, youll never think of ben franklinor american history quite the same way. Told through the eyes of a mouse, amos, who lives in. First published in 1939, ben and me uses humor and lively language ideal for sharing aloud to bring ben and amos. The tail of ben franklin s mouse, amos, who gives him all the help he needs in inventing his now famous inventions and the founding of our nation is a timeless story. The story is narrated by bens pet mouse amos who enjoys taking most of the credit.
Due to demand, orders are shipping in 710 business days. A new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as. History is fascinating but few books in the area are written with a powerful sense of humor. Ben and me is a lighthearted biography of benjamin franklin as told by his mouse, amos. Amos has been driven to set the record straight about all. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Benjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklins inventions and discoveries. George guidall banjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklins inventions and discoveries. Once youve met amos and read his account, youll never think. Ben and me by robert lawson download ebook pdf, epub. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by authoreditor robert lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that its the mouse whos the fellow with the. His books were easy to read and always had a moral message. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos from the worlds largest community of readers.
Electric ben our local librarian recommended this book to us it had just arrived at the library. Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. The tail of ben franklins mouse, amos, who gives him all the help he needs in inventing his now. As it turns out, the great inventor benjamin franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named amos. The human tour group in front of the statue discusses franklins life and achievements, while the leader of a mouse tour group which is standing at the top of franklins hat reveals the contributions of a mouse named amos to franklins career. In the back of the book you will find a glossary of terms, a timeline of benjamin franklins life, a list of some of his famous sayings. Little, brown books for young readers, 1988 paperback.
A new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos new york. Benjamin franklin astonished the world of his day with his great fund of information, his brilliant decisions, and his fascinating inventions. A biography of benjamin franklin, told from a very unusual point of view. In present day, two tour groups are simultaneously visiting a statue of benjamin franklin. It was released on november 10, 1953 alongside the living desert, later on may 30, 1989. What did amos and his family eat during harsh nights. Not just any mouse, but a mouse who lived with franklin and experienced the many events in franklins life.
According to amos, all of bens accomplishments are directly due to amos. This is the life of benjamine franklin as told by amos, a mouse. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos, and rabbit hill, and more on. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Share ben and me by robert lawson 1988, paperback ben and me by robert lawson 1988, paperback. Benjamin franklin was 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. Ben and me is a fictionalized biography of benjamin franklin told by amos, the mouse who lives in bens fur cap. Perfect for kids ages 7 and older, this book will delight, entertain and educate children. Ben and me by robert lawson scholastic books for kids.
Robert lawson books list of books by author robert lawson. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk. According to this whimsical classic, franklins success, wit and invention were made possible by his closest friend and advisor amos mouse. Ben and me a new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos. Mr franklin was very accomplished and lawson describes these accomplishments in separate chapters. They will also come to know the inventor whose thirst for knowledge led him to constantly seek to improve the lives of his fellow men. I found that both my sixth and second grader loved it. Mar 28, 2011 benjamin franklin astonished the world of his day with his great fund of information, his brilliant decisions, and his fascinating inventions. Lawson creates an imaginary mouse, amos, who is said to believe he deserves the credit for all the famous accomplishments ben franklin has done. A new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos lawson, robert on.
The tail of ben franklins mouse, amos, who gives him all the help he needs in inventing his now famous inventions and the founding of our nation is a timeless story. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good. It presents the story of ben franklin as told from the perspective of a mouse named amos. Ben and me by robert lawson 1988, paperback for sale. Ben and me is a 20minute, later 25minute animated short based on the book of the same name by robert lawson. Isbn 0440420385 which now belongs to another book really welldone, tongue in cheek biography of benjamin franklin, a man who is undeniably stupid at times, according to amos, the mouse, whose brilliant ideas seem to be all that stand between franklin and certain death with his crazy experiments. Funny, interesting and wise, ben and me is a classic american story that has been read by generations of young people. Another time amos corrected mistakes he found in bens ben and me an astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson published by little brown and company readability level. The true story of ben franklin, as told by his closest friend and adviser, amos the mouse. Nov 20, 2017 it presents the story of ben franklin as told from the perspective of a mouse named amos. Once youve met amos and read his account, youll never think of ben franklinor american historyquite the same way. Ben and me by robert lawson little, brown books for young.
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