Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas 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! Funny, interesting and wise, Ben and Me is a classic American story that has been read by generations of young people. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do.
 
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. Poppers Penguins, and I Discover Columbus. His last completed work was The Big Wheel. Previous Books: Mr Popper's Penguins, I Discover Columbus , Fabulous Flight , Captain Kidd's Cat , Ben & ME:an Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos