Benjamin Franklin

by Ingri d'Aulaire and Ingri & Edgar Parin d' Aulaire

Book Overview

In this outstanding picture book biography, first-time readers will meet one of America's most extraordinary historical figures. Inventor, philosopher, writer, publisher and adviser for the Declaration of Independence, Ben Franklin brought to a new and growing nation his intelligence and wit. A NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies, A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 060603515X
• ISBN13: 9780606035156
• Release Date: January 1950
• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Length: 48 Pages

Customer Reviews

This book made us love Ben Franklin

I loved this biography of Ben Franklin and so did my kids. I've read books about him before with my children, but none captured his spirit, service, and patriotism like this book did. By the end, I found myself tearing up at this beautiful account of Ben's life.

Great Biography

This book was a wonderful biography! It was about Benjamin Franklin, from when he was just a boy to an old man, and how he became famous even in France! I am eight years old and I loved it! The reason I liked it so much is that it told me about his(very)interesting life. The only problem I had with the book is that it didn't show me much of his inventions. Other than that it was a GREAT book!!!!

Loved it!

My kids- 5 and 10 years old, absolutely loved this book! We checked it out from the library to learn more about Benjamin Franklin for school, but the kids, especially the 5 year old, wouldn't let me stop reading to them. We ended up buying our own copy so we could read it anytime we want. My kids definitely see Ben Franklin as a person now, instead of some far off historical figure.

history can be painless

I've been through this book with two of my children now, and I love the D'Aulaire biographies. What a wonderful way to learn about important people in history! The kids love them too--and everyone has liked Benjamin Franklin in particular. He was such a brilliant man--a true Renaissance man! This book has been a fun and educational part of our homeschool. The kids also like the wise sayings from Poor Richard's Almanac that grace every page. They're inevitably surprised that they know some of them, and now they know the source. It's a good way to teach them how pervasive Franklin's influence continues to be.

Great Historical Book

I think this biography on Benjaman Franklin was very informative,interesting,and more exciting than the usual historical book. It was easy to read and had some of his famous quotes written on the bottom of the pages. I would recomend this book for kids who are interested in learning more about Ben Franklin or who need more information about him for a school project.

A book to treasure!

I am surprised to see that I'm doing the first review on this book! I checked this book out from the library to read to my children, and it is one of the most memorable biographies we have read together. This beautiful book is the story of Benjamin Franklin's interesting and inspiring life, with many full page illustrations. It includes many of his sayings throughout the book. I can't wait to own it!