John, Paul, George & Ben
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 40
Published: 2006
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"John, Paul, George & Ben" by Lane Smith is a playful and imaginative look at four historical figures: John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. These Founding Fathers are reimagined as a quirky band that embarks on a whimsical adventure, showcasing their distinctive personalities and contributions to American history. Through clever illustrations and humorous text, the story captures the essence of these iconic men, blending education and entertainment. The book encourages young readers to appreciate history in a fun, engaging way while showcasing the friendships and teamwork that played pivotal roles in the nation's founding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool+.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Hyperion .
Lane Smith is the creator of It's a Book , It's a Little Book, Grandpa Green and A Perfect Day . In 2017 he won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for There Is a Tribe of Kids . Lane Smith and his wife, the designer Molly Leach, live in a small town in rural Connecticut, USA.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal - Picture Book - Older Reader
This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Older Reader category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Quill Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Quill Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Nappa Gold Award - Family
This book was recognised in the Family category by the Nappa Gold Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Beehive Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Beehive Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Connecticut Book Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Connecticut Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.