Ben and Me
An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos
By Robert Lawson
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, 9780316517300, 114pp.)
Publication Date: April 1988
Other Editions of This Title: , Prebound
Categories: Classics, Historical - United States - Colonial, Humorous Stories
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Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.
Explore this historical time period even further in this new edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's classic tale, with additional bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels!
Robert Lawson (1892-1957) is one of the greatest names in children's literature. He is the author and illustrator of such classics as Ben and Me, Mr. Revere and I, Mr. Popper's Penguins, and I Discover Columbus. His last completed work was The Big Wheel.











