Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom! follows middle schooler Nolan as he encounters Benjamin Franklin himself, who has time-traveled to the present day. What starts as a normal morning turns extraordinary when Nolan discovers the Founding Father in his house. The story alternates between Nolan's attempts to keep Franklin hidden while helping him understand modern life, and actual historical facts about Franklin's real achievements and contributions to American society. Franklin's reactions to present-day technology, food, and customs create situations Nolan must navigate. This blend of fiction and non-fiction incorporates authentic historical details, inventions, and Franklin's writings into a contemporary story. The format includes illustrations, diagrams, and "time-outs" that present historical information separate from the main narrative. The book explores themes of friendship across generations and the relevance of historical figures to modern life, while making history accessible through humor and relatable situations.

Readers find this children's book both educational and entertaining, with many noting it successfully blends humor with historical facts. Parents and teachers report their kids laughing at the bathroom jokes while retaining information about Benjamin Franklin. Liked: - Engaging mix of modern and historical storylines - Comic-style illustrations support the text well - Contains real Franklin inventions and experiments kids can try - Sidebars with historical facts maintain interest Disliked: - Some parents feel the bathroom humor is unnecessary - A few readers note the time travel premise feels forced - Multiple reviewers mention the story drags in the middle Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (243 ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (52 ratings) Notable Review: "My 9-year-old couldn't put it down. He kept sharing Franklin facts at dinner and actually tried making the simple motor described in the book." - Amazon reviewer

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🗽 Benjamin Franklin wrote a detailed daily schedule for himself, but admitted he rarely stuck to it because he enjoyed socializing too much. ⚡ Author Candace Fleming has written over 40 books for children, including the highly acclaimed The Family Romanov about Russia's last imperial family. 🪽 Franklin created a musical instrument called the glass armonica, which used rotating glass bowls to produce sounds and was played by Mozart and Beethoven. 📚 This book uses a unique blend of time travel, humor, and history, mixing modern-day scenes with historical facts and Franklin's own writings. 💌 Ben Franklin wrote so many letters in his lifetime that the collected correspondence fills 47 volumes in the published edition of his papers.