Once there were four lads...
John [Hancock],
Paul [Revere],
George [Washington],
and Ben [Franklin].
Oh yes, there was also Tom [Jefferson], but he was annoyingly independent and hardly ever around.
These lads were always getting into trouble for one reason or another. In other words, they took a few...liberties. And to be honest, they were not always appreciated.
This is the story of five little lads before they became five really big Founding Fathers.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Lane Smith has written and illustrated some of the most popular children's books in recent history. His titles with Jon Scieszka have included the Caldecott Honor winner The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, as well as the best sellers The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs; Math Curse; and Science Verse. Lane's other high profile titles include Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! by Dr. Seuss and his own classic The Happy Hocky Family books. He and book designer Molly Leach live in Washington, CT.
Starred Review. Grade 2-5–Describing each man in turn as either bold, noisy, honest, clever, or independent, and taking many liberties with the truth, Smith relates how the Founding Fathers of the title–and Jefferson, too–played a part in securing Americas freedom. Hancocks penchant for sprawling his name across the chalkboard as a child led to his boldly writing the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence. Reveres loud voice selling underwear in his shop came in handy when he had to scream The Redcoats are coming! Washingtons honest admission to chopping down trees led to his serving as president in New York City where there were few forests. Well, you get the idea. The pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations, richly textured with various techniques, add to the fun. Page turns reveal droll surprises such as young bewigged George, axe in hand and already missing some teeth, surveying his felled orchard, or Franklins rejoinder when the townspeople express their vexation with his clever sayings. Early American typefaces, parchment grounds, and vestiges of 18th-century life, like chamber pots and hoop toys, evoke a sense of the time. A true-and-false section in the back separates fact from fiction. While children will love the off-the-wall humor, there is plenty for adult readers to enjoy, too–the clever fly leaf, puns (...that bell-ringing took a toll on young Paul), and more. Exercise your freedom to scoop up this one.–Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
US$ 6.00
Within U.S.A.
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00058204060
Quantity: 9 available
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00047936996
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0786848936-3-24184173
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book. Seller Inventory # DBV.0786848936.G
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: Giant Giant, Reston, VA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: UsedVeryGood. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Very Good condition.Crisp pages. Clean cover and pages. Book shows minimal shelf wear. No highlighting/marking. Not Satisfied? Contact us to get a refund. Seller Inventory # BRG-16_3_260
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). . {Is9781571031815. Seller Inventory # BOS-X-08d-00958
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ICTBooks, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Book shows wear from use but remains a usable copy. May include writing highlighting underlining library markings. LISTING USES STOCK PHOTOS AND COVER MAY VARY.Ships via USPS and typically arrives within 10-12 business days. Seller Inventory # ICM.3E47
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # U02B-04097
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # R05S-00062
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Decluttr, Kennesaw, GA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Smith, Lane (illustrator). 1715954436. 5/17/2024 2:00:36 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780786848935
Quantity: 1 available