The Trouble with Ben
Published on 1. May 1992
Book
Hardback
34 pages
978-0-938663-13-3 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrated and witty author Barry Polisar presents the story of Ben, whose nonconformity constantly gets him into trouble--and no wonder, since Ben is a bear. Ben's attempts to fit in with the children are hilarious and disastrous, and ultimately he learns the virtues of being true to oneself. Full color.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Silver Spring, MD
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 263 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-938663-13-3 (9780938663133)
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Barry Louis Polisar is an author, songwriter, poet, and story-teller for children who also writes songs and books for adults. He performs his songs on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and sings his song "All I Want is You" in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno. Barry's songs are featured in television shows, feature films, and dozens of TV ads throughout the world. His books and poems have been translated into other languages and his songs have been recorded and performed by singers and musicians internationally. He has written songs for Sesame Street and The Weekly Reader and starred in a television show for children that won two Emmy awards. A five time Parents' Choice Award winner, Barry is a pioneer in the world of music for children. He has recorded and shared his songs, poems, stories, and books with audiences throughout the world and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He gives concerts and author visits in schools and performing art centers from Washington DC to Fairbanks, Alaska and was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his "ability to communicate with and excite children to read." His work has been featured on National Public Radio and written about in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, and People Magazine.