In "The Hatmaker's Sign: A Story by Benjamin Franklin," young readers are introduced to the clever and resourceful young Benjamin Franklin. The story centers around a hatmaker who struggles to attract customers to his shop. Inspired by Franklin's inventive spirit, the hatmaker seeks a unique way to advertise his wares. Through a series of delightful adventures, the hatmaker and Franklin collaborate to create a distinctive sign that not only draws attention but also embodies the wit and creativity of Franklin himself. The narrative highlights themes of entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and the importance of shrewd marketing in a charming historical context. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .

Candace Fleming is the author of several picture books for children. She lives with her husband and two sons in a suburb of Chicago. Jan Greenberg has taught creative writing and art appreciation classes at schools and colleges in America. She lives in St Louis, Missouri. With Sandra Jordan she is the author of several distinctive books about art, including, Vincent van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist , which was named a Sibert Award Honor Book in 2001. To visit Jan's website click here Robert Andrew Parker is a fine artist and printmaker whose work often appears in publications such as the New Yorker . He has illustrated more than 70 books for children. His Pop Corn and Ma Goodness was a Caldecott Honor Book and in 2002 he won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for his picture book, Cold . Mr. Parker lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut.