
A drop drills a rock by falling not twice. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do. Gutta cavat lapidem non bis, sed saepe cadendo sic homo fit sapiens non bis, sed saepe legend. The human tour group discusses Franklin's life and achievements, while the leader of a mouse tour group. Ben and Me opens with two tour groups simultaneously visiting a statue of Benjamin Franklin. It was released on Novemalongside The Living Desert, later on May 30, 1989. One of his most famous written works, Ben and Me introduces even the youngest listener to the delights of reliving a piece of American history. Ben and Me is a 20-minute, later 25-minute animated short based on the book of the same name by Robert Lawson. Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Deleted scenes (extended version of the animated short film) 2. Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated more than fifty books for children during his career. It was released on Novemalongside The Living Desert, later on. Hank Greenberg: Hall-of-Fame Slugger (Ira. Ben and Me is a 20-minute, later 25-minute animated short based on the book of the same name by Robert Lawson. 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!ĭid 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. Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos (Robert Lawson). Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way. According to Amos, it was really he who was.


Once you’ve met Amos the mouse, you’ll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do.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. Ben and Me The true story of Ben Franklin, as told by his closest friend and advisor, Amos the mouse. Once you’ve met Amos and read his account, you’ll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.Įxplore 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!ĭid 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.


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.
