Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin By His Good Mouse Amos
In Ben and Me, young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with his sidekick Amos. And who is Amos? Why, a less-than-humble rodent, of course!
Sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939. Nonetheless, discerning readers ever since know that it’s the mouse who’s the fellow with the… tale.
Note: This book is also in the Extension Package of Bigger Hearts for His Glory.
- About the author: Robert Lawson was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books. He won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in They Were Strong and Good in 1941 and the Newbery award for his short story for Rabbit Hill in 1945.
