Ben and the Colonel - Stellings, Caroline

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Ben is tired of working in a widget factory and has decided to leave the dreary city behind. But then Colonel Dewey and his broken-down hot-air balloon drop out of the sky and into Ben's life. This big orange cat, with his southern drawl and unique personality, travels the world making friends and giving free balloon rides, so his riders can experience the joy of living. After accepting Col. Dewey's offer of a job, Ben meets some of his frequent fliers - an elderly Welsh corgi named Mrs. Tudor, two fashion designing rats named Virgil and Newton, and Juan Carlos and his big family of toads from Mexico. When misfortune befalls the Colonel, Ben enlists their help to repay the lovable cat's kindness and discovers why friendship is more important than all the money in the world. Stellings has created 53 intricate pen and ink illustrations for this quirky, humorous, and heartwarming story about the value of friendship.
Near Fine/No Jacket (as issued)
Hardcover
Peanut Butter Press
1st Edition
1st Printing
Winnipeg, MB  2007