"Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation" by Pat Sherman follows the story of a young boy named Ben who lives in a divided America during the Civil War. As he navigates the challenges of a nation in turmoil, Ben learns about the historic Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of freedom, understanding, and empathy. The narrative intertwines Ben's personal growth with pivotal moments in history, highlighting the significance of the Proclamation in the fight against slavery. This tale inspires readers to reflect on justice and equality while engaging with history's profound impact on lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co .

Carole Boston Weatherford is an award-winning poet and author of over two dozen books for young readers. She lives in High Point, North Carolina. Floyd Cooper has illustrated more than sixty books for children and young adults including Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Mises of Color by Elizabeth Alexander and Marilyn Nelson and Tough Boy Sonatas by Curtis L. Crisler. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.