Tennyson's Big Secret - by A H Benjamin

About the Book

Tennyson is a little boy with a BIG secret. He can do a magical thing. Guessing this potentially outrageous and ultimately endearing secret, brings the reader to the heart of this author's latest picture book. Through simple 'call and respons' with the reader and a smattering of comical illustrations, this adventure follows young Tennyson and his highly confused kitten as we await the big reaveal.

Book Synopsis

Ben Franklin Award-Winning picture book is "AN IMAGINATION SPARKER FOR THE VERY YOUNG." - Kirkus

Tennyson has a BIG secret. He can do a MAGICAL thing. Guessing this quite spectacular, possibly loud, potentially outrageous, or ultimately endearing secret brings the reader to the heart of the latest picture book by renowned UK-based author AH Benjamin. Through simple dialogue and a smattering of outlandish and comical illustrations, this picture-walk, early-reader adventure follows young Tennyson and his highly confused kitten as we await the big reveal.

Review Quotes

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Winner

"What could Tennyson's hush-hush fantastical skill possibly be? Before the big reveal, several hilarious, improbable suggestions are presented to the reader. The colorful illustrations play a huge part in developing the story...this is such a fun book that children of all ages would enjoy reading or having it read to them." --Juan Lynch for Readers' Favorite

"AN IMAGINATION SPARKER FOR THE VERY YOUNG. Tennyson has a magical power that the narrator encourages readers to guess...using accessible vocabulary words to encourage emergent readers (and) humorous mixed-media illustrations. Although some readers might argue that Tennyson could not do some of the 'impossible' things described, they'll find the ending squeezes them just right." -Kirkus Reviews

"A boy withholds a surprising truth until the final pages of A. H. Benjamin's picture book, Tennyson's Big Secret... a whimsical, high-energy picture book that invites its audience on a quest to learn what a sweet boy's hidden talent is." --Foreword Reviews

"A beautiful book with an endearing message. Readers will get a look at Tennyson through the eyes of the author...and they will see the heart-warming nature of the story when the narrator divulges Tennyson's secret. Tennyson's Big Secret would make a great addition to a child's bookcase or the shelf of a public library." --Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite

"A. H. Benjamin shares the most important secret one can have in Tennyson's Big Secret. It is a secret that everyone can be a part of and should share regularly. As you enjoy this book with your child, encourage them. Help your child look beyond the boundaries and visualize the endless possibilities. Your children will love the words and illustrations while you will love the time spent interacting with your children." --Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

A H Benjamin is an international children's author who has been writing books since the mid-eighties. He has been published by Andersen Press, O.U.P, Little Tiger Press, Franklin Watts, Q.E.D, and Tiger Tales (Penguin Random House). He has written over 30 books which have sold worldwide with more than 25 translations including Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Afrikaans, Greek, and Arabic. His books are very popular in schools, book clubs, and especially libraries, ranking among the highest in the UK Public Landing Right. In addition, some of his work have been adapted for radio, television, and theatre.

Peter Trimarco started his professional doodling career as an editorial cartoonist before turning to commercial art and designing packaging for the music industry. While staying in the entertainment field, he published a trade magazine for the film industry and brought his creative juices to the printed page for youngsters. Peter is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed "It's Just So" book series (Lizzy's World) which he co-wrote with his wife, Brenda Faatz.