Once there were four lads . . . John (Hancock), Paul (Revere), George (Washington), and Ben (Franklin). Oh yes, there was also Tom (Jefferson), but he was always off doing his own thing, so people usually forgot about him.

The lads were always getting into trouble for one reason or another. John's handwriting was bigger than all the other kids'. Paul's ear-splitting job as a bell-ringer made him speak a LITTLE TOO LOUDLY all the time. George was too honest for his own good. Ben was always talking in proverbs. . . . And Tom, well, he was just plain independent.

But somehow, these five lads grew up to start a revolution--one that would change this country forever.

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Legendary artist Lane Smith has created a totally fresh and funny way to learn about the Founding Fathers of our country--with just a few liberties mixed in.

Lane Smith has written and illustrated some of the most popular children's books in recent history. His titles with Jon Sciescka 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.