Ben's Dream
(1982, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Chris Van Allsburg, Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Kids may need help with geographical references.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 6 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About Ben's Dream
Parents need to know that kids may need help with some of the geographical references here. Spectacular line drawings fascinate kids, and they enjoy finding out and filling in the details in the wordless section.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the monuments depicted in the book. Why was each built? How? Which ones were particularly challenging to build? How do styles and moods differ among the monuments? Check out other resources for more details on each.

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