Ben Gundersheimer

(known onstage as MISTER G)

It’s hard to say which has been more of a driving force for Ben Gundersheimer: music or storytelling. Throughout his career the two crafts have intertwined, propelling him as a performer and author. By age nine he was writing his own original songs, and as the son of children’s book author/illustrator Karen Gundersheimer, composing stories was a constant activity as well.

Ben went on to receive a scholarship from Berklee College of Music, travel the world as a singer/songwriter, and earn a Master of Education degree. During his student teaching days he engaged his fourth graders through music, and it was this experience that transformed him into MISTER G, inspiring him to relaunch his career to focus on performing for children and families.

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A Latin GRAMMY Award-winning musician, Ben has fused his music and storytelling as a picture book author. Penguin Random House has published four books based on his original, multilingual songs all of which are illustrated by international artists.

Señorita Mariposa (now in its 16th hardcover printing) chronicles the extraordinary migration of the monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico. Scholastic has published a paperback version of the book for the school market.

How Many Squirrels Are In The World is a counting book featuring a curious little girl and her dog attempting to answer one of life’s most eternal questions.

We’ll Make Things Better Together is a joyous ode to friendship that proves everything is better when we work together.

Lilah Tov Good Night is a lyrical lullaby celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the spirit of resilience in a refugee family.

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