Books For Benjamin (Benjamin and Friends)($12.99Value)

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Reader's Choice, Global Book, and Literary Titan Gold Award Winner! Looking for a heartwarming read-aloud picture book about curiosity, courage, and a love of reading? Meet Benjamin—a small worm with a big imagination. While the other worms are happy with their everyday routines, Benjamin dreams of something more. He wants to read real books. Determined to find them, he sets off on a journey beyond what he knows—facing challenges along the way and discovering that he doesn’t have to do it alone. With courage, curiosity, and the help of new friends, Benjamin learns that following your dreams can lead to extraordinary adventures, and that even the smallest reader can discover a big, beautiful world through books. Perfect for ages 3–7 , Books For Benjamin is an engaging bedtime story and classroom read-aloud that explores: A love of books, libraries, and reading - Curiosity and imagination - Courage to try new things - Friendship and community - Early problem-solving and emotional growth Ideal for parents, teachers, and librarians, this picture book fits seamlessly into: Bedtime reading routines - Kindergarten and early elementary classroom read-alouds - Library storytime and literacy programs Benjamin’s story is both playful and meaningful, encouraging young readers to follow their curiosity, embrace new experiences, and discover the joy of books. Start the adventure that began it all. Continue Benjamin’s journey! If your child loves Benjamin’s first adventure, don’t miss the next book: No Books For Benjamin? where Benjamin and his friends learn how teamwork, creativity, and resilience can solve big problems. More Benjamin and Friends adventures are on the way —perfect for growing readers who love stories about friendship, discovery, and imagination. "Loved it! ... This is a charming addition to library collections for young children." - Reedsy Discovery "Books for Benjamin is a heartwarming tale of following your dreams despite the obstacles in the way...R.G. de Rouen does a wonderful job of making Benjamin's story exciting and educational at the same time." - Readers' Favorite (five stars) "This amazing children's book is perfect for preschool and lower elementary kids to help instill a love of reading at an early age." - Literary Titan (five stars) "...a story that offers a clever, fun way to introduce kids to the library experience." - Kirkus Reviews "This is THE most adorable book I have read all year! I got warm fuzzies and felt like a kid again just learning to read...I can see a librarian reading this book and crafting Benjamin, and having kids making books and stamps." - Amazon Reviewer The idea for Books For Benjamin came about while visiting the Library of Congress. I thought it would be great to have a character that loves books so much that he or she has to go on a quest to find them. I thought the LOC as a housing for the world's greatest depository of items (not only books) would be an ideal setting. During the visit, I learned about Thomas Jefferson's contribution to the library and his famous quote, "I cannot live without books." This inspired me to create Benjamin, a bookworm (only the name stems from Benjamin Franklin, another great man who cherished learning and reading). Benjamin and books go well together. I also like the alliteration in words Books and Benjamin and used that in the title. R.G. de Rouen is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut and writes fiction that inspires a love of reading with a pinch of humor along the way. Throughout his 25+ years as an elementary teacher throughout the world, he has also been an advocate of animal and nature protection which he brings into his nonfiction stories.Books For Benjamin, his first picture book, has been widely recognized and received several awards, including the Readers' Favorite Silver Medal. Like his fictional character Benjamin, R.G. de Rouen can't live without books! Mother To Elephants, a non-fiction picture book biography, portrays the life of Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Her dedication in rescuing baby orphan elephants in Kenya, serves as a great inspiration to children and adults alike. To find out more about the author, please visit him at rgderouen.com Uliana Barabash is an illustrator from Ukraine. She studied at the Academy of Printing and has been drawing since childhood. Her love of children and children's books is evident in the vibrant colors she portrays. Uliana is inspired by all the details that nature has to offer.