Book Talk Tuesday: Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom by Candace Fleming

Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom by Candace Fleming and Mark Fearing (grades 2-5)

If you could meet any famous person from history, who would it be?  One day, Nolan and his little sister Olive receive a mysterious package that says "Property of H. H."  Inside is a box that looks like junk...until Ben Franklin pops out!  Nolan is nervous and wants to send him back right away but Olive wants to show Ben Franklin around town.  Through a series of funny events, including a trip to the library and a surprising ride on a fire truck, Ben Franklin learns what life is like today.  Throughout the story, Ben Franklin tells the kids about what life was like back in his time.  This book is filled with illustrations and Ben's storytelling is told through short comics.  At the end, the author gives more factual information about Ben's stories.  Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom is a hilarious story by Candace Fleming (who will be visiting Harrison in January) and is perfect for those who prefer funny stories with illustrations or those wanting to learn more about the past in an amusing way.