Ben (comic strip)
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Ben is a Canadian comic strip syndicated by MWAM and available on GoComics that is also included in American and other English-speaking newspapers. There is also a French version. It is the creation of artist and author Daniel Shelton.
- Ben Hatley, a recent retiree from Oshawa, Ontario.
- Olivia Hatley, Ben's wife, a retired schoolteacher.[1]
- Patty Tokoname, Ben and Olivia's daughter, a sales rep and soccer coach.[1]
- Nathan Tokoname, Patty's husband, a graphic artist. He is of Japanese heritage.[1]
- Nicholas Tokoname, Patty and Nathan's oldest child, an eight-year-old boy with black hair often seen wearing a striped shirt.[1]
- Michael Tokoname, Patty and Nathan's second child, a brown-haired six-year-old boy.[1]
- Alec Tokoname, Patty and Nathan's third child, a red-haired four-year-old.[1]
- Mia Tokoname, Patty and Nathan's fourth child and only daughter, aged two.[1]
- Max, a golden retriever.[1]
- George Tokoname, Nathan's father.[1]
- Ann Tokoname, Nathan's mother.[1]
Although the main character is a retiree, the comic strip prefers not to limit itself to the typical senior citizen stereotypes, opting instead to show seniors as modern and vibrant.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Daniel Shelton. "Ben: Characters". Archived from the original on 2000-08-24. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
- ↑ Tadif, Peter (January 29, 2018). "Quebec creator of popular comic strip Ben celebrated in new exhibit". CBC News. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
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| Books about/D.W. Series | 1987 - D.W. Flips!
1988 - D.W. All Wet 1993 - D.W. Thinks Big 1993 - D.W. Rides Again! 1995 - D.W. the Picky Eater 1998 - D.W.'s Lost Blankie 1999 - D.W. Go to Your Room! 2001 - D.W.'s Library Card 2003 - D.W.'s Guide to Preschool 2006 - D.W.'s Guide to Perfect Manners | ||||
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1980 - Arthur's Valentine 1981 - The True Francine (later republished and retitled in 1996 as "Arthur and the True Francine") 1982 - Arthur Goes to Camp 1982 - Arthur's Halloween 1983 - Arthur's April Fool 1983 - Arthur's Thanksgiving 1984 - Arthur's Christmas 1985 - Arthur's Tooth 1987 - Arthur's Baby 1989 - Arthur's Birthday 1990 - Arthur's Pet Business 1991 - Arthur Meets the President 1992 - Arthur Babysits 1993 - Arthur's Family Vacation 1993 - Arthur's New Puppy 1994 - Arthur's Chicken Pox 1994 - Arthur's First Sleepover 1995 - Arthur's TV Trouble 1996 - Arthur Writes a Story 1997 - Arthur's Computer Disaster 1998 - Arthur Lost and Found 1999 - Arthur's Underwear 2000 - Arthur's Teacher Moves In 2011 - Arthur Turns Green | ||||
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