Barb Rosenstock loves inventing stories. Her award-winning
picture books include: Fearless, The Littlest Mountain, The Camping
Trip that Changed America, Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library, The
Noisy Paintbox, and The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's
Hero. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband, two sons, and
two big poodles. Even though you can find Barb at the pool three
times a week, she still doesn't swim like a fish (or even as good
as Ben Franklin!). barbrosenstock.com.
S.D. Schindler embraces the inventive spirit every time he
illustrates a book—and he has illustrated many! An award-winning
and best-selling illustrator, his recent titles include: We're
Going on a Ghost Hunt by Susan Pearson, Hornbooks and Inkwells by
Verla Kay, and The Unforgettable Season by Phil Bildner. His books
have won a Parents' Choice Award for Illustration, a Smithsonian
Award for outstanding natural history title, and a Best Book
selection by School Library Journal. S.D. lives in Philadelphia.
sdschindlerbooks.com.
★ ". . . The alliterative, sibilant text is a rollicking read
to share aloud with young students . . . The watercolor and ink
artwork conveys joy and motion, with young Ben splashing into the
water, gleefully trying out his fins. An extensive bibliography,
source notes for quotations, and a time line of Franklin's life add
to the veracity and strength of this story. This is a fun
introduction to one of the nation's founding fathers and a solid
addition to collections needing a different perspective on this
American icon." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Is another picture book about Ben Franklin really needed?
The answer is yes, as unlike many of its predecessors, this one
takes a fresh approach by focusing on a single childhood
fascination--swimming. . . Emphatic, alliterative verbs accentuate
both his enthusiasm and his methodical nature. . . The finely
detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations, varying type sizes and
colors, and clever page design effectively an delightfully depict
this significant American scientist. . . As inventive as Ben
himself, this presentation is awash with delight and definitely
makes a big splash." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
" . . . Here's a slightly fictionalized tale to celebrate one of
Ben's less-heralded accomplishments: self-taught swimmer. . . The
text's tone is light and optimistic. Select words and phrases
appear in larger colorful type, which, together with Schindler's
lively ink and watercolor paintings, gives the book a breezy feel.
. . " --The Horn Book Magazine
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