Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

Ben and Me: 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. 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. A fine start to give any child who shows an inkling of interest in history, or one whom you would wish be encouraged to do so. It may be confusing for those too young to separate fantasy from fact, but the story is memorable enough, and cute and funny enough, to be picked up more than once in any one childhood, and will undoubtedly be properly inculcated as the allegory it is meant to be. Children will undoubtedly finally understand what a great and interesting man he was. And the humour makes the story enjoyable and palatable rather than a dry, dreary assignment from a school-teacher. And those old enough to understand on the first go around will take both characters in the book, Amos and Mr. Franklin, to heart, on friendly terms and most probably be driven to learn more. Of course, it can always be shared with a parent or other adult who can explain the difference for those too young to understand the difference on their own. Another great habit,...to read with a child.I must mention that even as an adult, although I obviously read deeper histories these days, that this book is still in the back of my mind as I do so, as a memory of the impetus for me to begin my lifelong voracious habit of reading. One should also note that the same author has a book by "Paul Revere's Horse", written in a similar voice and vein. Reading one means the child read a fun and decent book, having read two, it may be the beginning of a lifelong habit that can only improve one's life.

This book by Robert Lawson was the basis for the Disney cartoon version. I loved it as a child and it was also quite enjoyable to re-read as a grandfather.

Wonderful classic! I enjoyed re-reading this timeless classic with my granddaughter. She has learned a great deal about Benjamin Franklin and his "inventions." We still laugh at one scene in particular, but I won't spoil it for you. Read it for yourself. It is a thought provoking and humorous story line, as such as life is!

My son read this book very quickly and really enjoyed it. Being from the perspective of a mouse made it fun and educational.

I purchased this book for my son's 5th grade assignment. It had some really cute moments, but could also get a smidge boring in a few parts as well. It's a relatively short book, however, so we were able to get through it in just 2 days, which was nice. Overall this was a cute book, which held our attention.

A wonderful children’s book to add to your child’s collection. This book is suitable for 3rd to 4th grader students and homeschool families. It is a classic historical non-fiction novel narrated by Amos the mouse, and his adventures with Benjamin Franklin.

I got it in the mail and enjoyed it. It arrived a day earlier than suggested. It was every bit as entertaining as I’d remembered from childhood.

I purchased this for my Eventual Grandchildren, and love it now as much as I did when I read it in grade school. This is a superbly crafted "alternate history" of an American icon, and I find its creative escapism so warming and inspiring -- and outright entertaining -- that it has launched my plans to create a reading library for the younger cancer patients getting treatment at the same hospital I'm currently treated. I am a writer, and reading this book I know had a significant impact on my desire to grow up to be just that. Your young reader (and I urge you to participate) will be taken to amazing places. Don't miss it.

This is an amazing children’s book with a fresh perspective on American history. My kids loved the mouse, Amos. Well written and lots of fun.

My favourite inventor of all time. Again, this was a purchased as a gift for my grandson. The story written by a mouse is a sure appeal to a young reader.

This book is a historical fiction, humorous living book about Benjamin Franklin. Our whole family really enjoyed reading it together and I'd highly recommend it for families looking for engaging, high quality literature.

An excellent book for a budding reader.