In the winter of 1745, hes rejected by several places and takes refuge in the rundown print shop of ben franklin. Ben and me this sweet book is told from the perspective of bens mouse, amos. Benjamin franklin coloring pages coloring pages, bear. 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. Franklins closest friend and advisor, was actually responsible for the great mans most famous accomplishments. Robert lawson benjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries. 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. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Ben and me is a lighthearted biography of benjamin franklin as told by his mouse, amos. He was one of seventeen children born to josiah franklin, and one of ten born by josiahs second wife, abiah folger. The true story of ben franklin, as told by his closest friend and adviser, amos the mouse. As it turns out, the great inventor benjamin franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named amos. Ben and me is a 1953 american animated tworeel short subject produced by walt disney productions and released theatrically on november 10, 1953.
Ben and me is a fictionalized biography of benjamin franklin told by amos, the mouse who lives in bens fur cap. His memoirs provide an entertaining and insightful view of franklin going about his daily businessfrom his experiments with lightning to his presentation at the french. The main character in the book is a mouse named amos and benjamin franklin. This story travels through major events in benjamin franklins life as told by his mouse friend, amos. Benjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts. I remember see this cute movie long time ago at the underground museum in franklin court in philadelphia. Amos describes many of their adventures such as a time when ben went swimming and lost his clothes to a frisky dog. I found that both my sixth and second grader loved it. I remember this one being better when i was a kid, but this time around i found the language too stilted for a kids book, and charlie didnt really enjoy it much, either. Ben and me by robert lawson, 1939, little, brown and company edition, in english. Sep 04, 2017 in this informative book, gene barretta brings benjamin franklins genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in american history.
An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos as want to. May 7, 2014 benjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries. According to amos, all of bens accomplishments are directly due to amos. Funny, interesting and wise, ben and me is a classic american story that has been read by generations of young people. The forward of the book begins the fictional story claiming to be a document found in a colonial home. 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. The book is a biography of benjamin franklin, as written by his good mouse amos. In this informative book, gene barretta brings benjamin franklin s genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in american history. History is fascinating but few books in the area are written with a powerful sense of humor. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos from the worlds largest community of readers. The modern inventions of benjamin franklin by gene. This insightful childrens book tells the story of benjamin franklin from the perspective of an imaginary mouse named amos. 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.
Benjamin franklin was a first rate scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, author and an editor among other things. Robert lawson wrote and illustrated more than fifty books for children during. Robert lawson banjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries. 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. Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout. 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 published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that its the mouse whos the fellow with the. The story of ben franklin as told by his friend, amos the mouse. Ben and me opens with two tour groups simultaneously visiting a statue of benjamin franklin. While amos might not have existed, the book tells the very real stories behind some of franklin s greatest accomplishments. More information find this pin and more on kids books about freedom by new york council for the humanities. Bill peet, who was working at disney at the time, adapted it into a short feature for them in 1953, with sterling holloway providing narration and giving a voice to amos. What does tear the lightning from the skies and harness it to do.
The film is enjoyable to watch with the whole family. Quickly, he gives ben the ideas for the franklin stove, bifocal lenses, and the newspaper the pennsylvania gazette as bens creditors are threatening to shut him down in 24 hours. If you believe ben and me, then yesand that mouse s name was amos. Ben and me a new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse, amos book author. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson overview banjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries. Benjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries. Ben franklin kite shaped lift tab book about ben franklins accomplishments the hatmakers sign benjamin franklin little book benjamin franklin little book printable k 3rd grade see more. 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.
History according to ben franklins mouse and captain kidds cat. 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. At long last, amos has taken pen in hand, or paw in this case, to set the record straight. According to this whimsical classic, franklins success, wit and invention were made possible by his closest friend and advisoramos mouse. Lastly, there is the book ben and me, by robert lawson, which tells the story of benjamin franklin via amos, a faithful mouse who serves as his assistant and friend throughtout the birth of our nation. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos this was the book that started my youthful enjoyment of both history and becoming an avid reader. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos 9780316517300 by lawson, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Published april 30th 1988 by little, brown books for young readers first. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos by robert lawson, published 1939 all of these illinformed scribblers seemed astonished at bens great fund of information, at his brilliant decisions, at his seeming knowledge of all that went on about him. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by authoreditor robert lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos september 30, 2005, little, brown young readers. While amos might not have existed, the book tells the very real stories behind some of franklins greatest accomplishments. About the book benjamin franklins fabulous career, as observed and recorded by the great mans intimate friend, amos the mouse. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages.
Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos. Finding one sweet book about benjamin franklin at a used book store led to asking the librarian to help us find further ben franklin resources. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by lawson, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paperback ben and me an astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson 9780316517300 paperback, 1988 deliveryuk delivery is usually within 9 to 11 working days. Ben and me a new and astonishing life of benjamin franlkin downloadable audiobook. According to amos, it was really he who was responsible for ben franklins inventions and discoveries.
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. Amos has been driven to set the record straight about all. Nov 20, 2017 regardless of what youre looking for today, you should be able to find something that will help you get to know benjamin franklin, a man whose contributions should never been taken for granted in the united states. It tells the story of amos, a poor mouse voiced by who else. The human tour group discusses franklins life and achievements, while the leader of a mouse tour group reveals the contributions of a mouse, amos, to franklins career. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse. It was adapted from the childrens book written by authorillustrator robert lawson and first published in 1939. In the 4th grade my ms looked like ns so in my book report, ben franklins sidekick was named anus. Jun 06, 2017 ben and me this sweet book is told from the perspective of bens mouse, amos. Electric ben our local librarian recommended this book to us it had just arrived at the library. The narrator, who is a mouse name amos, writes a memoir of his friendship with ben franklin and, as it turns out, is really the brains of the outfit. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin that was published in 1939. A new and astonishing life of ben franklin as written by his good mouse, amos. A biography of benjamin franklin, told from a very unusual point of view.
Robert lawson benjamin 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 of ben franklinor. Sterling holloway, who is truly responsible for all of benjamin franklins innovations in the 1740s, from the. It took a light heart look at ben franklins life told by amos the mouse. Sterling holloway, who is truly responsible for all of benjamin franklins innovations in the 1740s, from the bifocals to the. A new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos by robert lawson ben and me is a lighthearted biography of benjamin franklin as told by his mouse, amos.
If you only read one book about ben franklin, this one is a great choice. Robert lawson banjamin franklins companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklins inventions and discoveries. Benjamin franklin s fabulous career, as observed and recorded by the great mans intimate friend, amos the mouse. Perfect for kids ages 7 and older, this book will delight, entertain and educate children. Amos is the oldest of 26 church mice their names run from amos to zenas. Ben and me is the story of the friendship between amos, a mouse, the oldest of twentysix siblings of a poor mouse family living in a philadelphia church, and benjamin franklin, one of americas. Benjamin franklins fabulous career, as observed and recorded by the great mans intimate friend, amos the mouse.
Benjamin franklin was born on milk street, in boston, massachusetts, on january 17, 1706, and baptized at old south meeting house. The story is narrated by bens pet mouse amos who enjoys taking most of the credit. Funny, interesting and wise, ben and me is a classic american. Hes rejected by several places and takes refuge in the rundown print shop of ben franklin. Amos, former church mouse, comes to an arrangement with ben with amos lodging in. Amos is a mouse that likes to help his family through the devastating times. 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. Once youve met amos and read his account, youll never think of ben franklinor american history quite the same way. More information benjamin franklin s companion, amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for franklin s inventions and discoveries.