With a title like Ben and Me, how could we resist picking this book up from the library shelves (since, after all, our one and only shares his first name)? Little did we know what a historical gem we had found. Subtitled, An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos, this tale was "discovered, edited and illustrated by Robert Lawson" in 1939. Amos reveals himself as the small, furry assistant who was the real genius behind much of Franklin's work. From bi-focals and the Franklin stove to the discovery of electricity and the Declaration of Independence, readers will enjoy laughing at the witty narrative while learning about some of Franklin's famous moments.
I remember reading this when I was younger. Awesome book! I think it's time for a trip to the library to dig this one up again for my daughter. :)
Posted by: Peter | Monday, September 29, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Thanks, Peter - glad you have fond memories of it! Sharing our favorite books with our kids is definitely one of parenting's joys :)
Posted by: Lori Bailey | Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM