Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

"A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." - Kirkus Book Reviews, starred review

..".this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read." - The Horn Book, starred review

"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and
his times." - Booklist, starred review

"Author/illustrator Robert Byrd presents highlights of the long and varied life of one of America's most famous citizens in this picture book biography." - Library Media Connection, starred review

"a true standout...bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself." - The New York Times

Electric Ben is the 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Book Award Winner, a 2013 Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a 2013 Golden Kite Honor book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012, a 2012 Horn Fanfare Book, and a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor book!