The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers as chosen by the best book cover designers in the business. As weve noted already, 2017 marks cover mes tenth birthday. Isbn 0440420385 which now belongs to another book really welldone. The tail of ben franklins 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. Designs by rachelle premade book covers are of the same professional design quality as custom book cover designs. Childrens book, the extraordinary life of benjamin franklin, english addeddate 201605. Ray padgett founded the blog cover me in 2007 and has run it ever since, growing it into the largest blog devoted to cover songs on the web, with 80,000 individual readers a month. The story of ben franklin as told by his friend, amos the mouse. I love book cover designs that are unexpected, unusual and plays off the title in some kind interesting interactive way and not just a predictable literal interpretation of the book.
See more ideas about cool books, book cover design, book design. Ben franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. In the book lawson claims to have discovered an old manuscript, lodged in a secretary desk, where amos with pen in paw sets the record straight about franklina man who could be overenthusiastic about himself. Almost square, solid copy with store stamp on inside front cover, price stamp on blurb page, inside covers are white, pages are agetoned, reading and other small creases on front cover, long diagonal back cover corner crease, 34th inch closed tear on bottom rear spine edge, some paint chipping along spine and cover edges. Ben and me is a fictionalized biography of benjamin franklin told by amos, the mouse who lives in bens fur cap. If you discover a designer whose work you love, you can continue working with that designer on future products. The true story of ben franklin, as told by his closest friend and adviser, amos the mouse. Our friends at bookbub carried out an ab test in which they sent group a a book description with a testimonial and group b. A new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as. Ben and me a new and astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by his good mouse amos. Then the girl out front kind of on a mountain edge. Strong4me fitness is a 12week athome fitness program designed by kate upton and worldacclaimed trainer, ben bruno, to transform the lives of busy women everywhere.
Amos is the oldest of 26 church mice their names run from amos to zenas. I am not on the fence, but it depends on the circumstances as to w. Lawsons illustrations are just the best i have loved his books. The book cover archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design. After reading the book as a classroom read aloud, return to chapter 1, pages 3 and 4. Book report form ben and me book report form pdf file customize the ben and me book report ben and me.
His music writing has appeared in spin, mtv, vice, consequence of sound, and more, and hes been interviewed as an expert on cover songs by the wall street. This program combines powerful exercises in deliberate sequence to slim, tone and strengthen the female body 30 minutes at a time. Childrens books featuring bold and brave girls are both becoming easier for parents to find, and also cover a large range of. According to amos, all of bens accomplishments are directly due to amos. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin as written by. Surprisingly, surprising because the book itself is. The bass line remains, but the overall attitude is. To ease the burden on his family, amos strikes out on his own and ends up living in. Ben and me is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to.
Lawson creates an imaginary mouse, amos, who is said to believe he deserves the credit for all the famous accomplishments ben franklin has done. Ben used a kite to help him learn about electricity. Check out new me before you movie book cover bustle. Ben went to france to help the colonies win the revolutionary war. Topics childrens book, the extraordinary life of benjamin. Pushkin press book cover for the hideout by egon hostovsky. A wonderful hardback book with a builtin dust jacket by robert lawson. It might not be easy to figure out who that is on the cover of your favorite book, but its certainly not impossible.
The main character in the book is a mouse named amos and benjamin franklin. The first book cover was the 3 people on horseback or walking. One potential bonus for using a site like 99designs. Ben and me is a fictionalized biography of benjamin franklin told by amos, the mouse who lives in ben s fur cap.
The book takes place in philadelphia in the 1700s, during the time of the america revolution. Ben and me is a classic american story that celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 1999, and it has been a favorite for readers small and old for generations. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. In most of the book amos is a participant or bystander when mr. I recall the cover of the second book was a cave like setting with a sad looking girl facing down. Though both book and film deal with the relationship between a mouse and american founding father benjamin franklin, the book, with. Ben and me is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. It was adapted from the childrens book written by authorillustrator robert. It showed the loyal friend following the assassin looking dude in a turban holding what looked like a laser rifle. Once youve read it and met amos, the mouse who tells the story, you will never think of benjamin franklin, or american history, quite the same way again. The true story of ben franklin, as told by his closest friend and adviser.
In robert lawsons ben and me, we see the great man from the point of view of the mouse, who resides in his fur hat. The stories behind the greatest cover songs of all time. Ben and me worksheets and literature unit by robert lawson grades 36 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Amos is a mouse that likes to help his family through the devastating times. Otis redding cut stand by me in 1964, just three years after ben e. Testimonials are incredibly persuasive in transforming potential readers into readers. Book cover for the aestheticisation of the world by gilles lipovetsky and jean serroy. How to build the back of a book cover with template reedsy. Make an amazing book cover in minutes using placeits book cover maker. Free ben and me worksheets and literature unit for. Well have some more celebratory posts leading up to the actual date this fall, but im thrilled to announce one thing thats on deck for october. King, so maybe thats why he doesnt treat the song like a sacred text.
This site contains links from a number of other affiliate programs as well. Ben and me by robert lawson scholastic books for kids. Surprisingly, surprising because the book itself is quite short there are a lot of changes from the book to the film. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers. Prices shown are for ebook front covers not for print and are suitable for popular online retailers.
Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. Ben and me is a 1953 american animated tworeel short subject produced by walt disney productions and released theatrically on november 10, 1953. How to find out who is on the cover of a book pen and. This is such a contentious issue, and it is mostly driven by emotion, not practical business sense. According to amos, all of ben s accomplishments are directly due to amos. Is it my designer who knows best about my book cover, or me. An astonishing life of benjamin franklin by his good mouse amos lawson, robert. Ben and me hardcover january 1, 1954 by walt disney author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bachelor winner courtney robertsons new book, i didnt come here to make friends, about the show and her relationship with ben flajnik, is the stuff of nightmares. I remember this one being better when i was a kid, but this time around i found the language too stilted for a kids book, and charlie didnt really enjoy it much, either. Arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life. Further customizations can be made to these premade ebook covers for an additional fee, or if you would like to order a custom designed cover, please take a look at our custom book cover design options. To purchase this book, please use our affiliate link.
Franklin does things but at the end of the book, in france, he becomes friends with a female mouse whose husband has already emigrated to america, and whose children are being held captive under the chair of the queen of france, and amos orchestrates their daring rescue while. Ever since i started this site, friends and readers have suggested that i should. Ben and me life of benjamin franklin by robert lawson. The book cover archive is edited and maintained by ben pieratt and eric jacobsen. Can you guess the famous book without its title or author. Ben and me is the story of the friendship between amos, a mouse, the oldest of twentysix siblings of a poor mouse family living in a philadelphia church, and benjamin franklin, one of americas. Gangsta granny is a british childrens comedy fiction book, written by david walliams, illustrated by tony ross and published by harpercollins ben, a boy, hates having to stay with his granny every friday because his parents go to see a dancing show named strictly stars dancing. Ben franklin printed a book entitled poor richards almanac. Featured products premade ebook cover designs by rachelle.