"A charming story that fosters a love of books and lifelong learning." — Kirkus Reviews
What if a tiny worm dreamed of reading real books?
From the award-winning author of Mother to Elephants comes a heartwarming children's picture book celebrating curiosity, perseverance, imagination, and the lifelong joy of reading.
Benjamin isn't like the other worms. While they happily dig through piles of garbage, Benjamin dreams of something much bigger: real books filled with wonderful stories.
Determined to make his dream come true, he sets off on an unforgettable adventure. Along the way he is nearly crushed, batted by a playful cat, and almost becomes lunch for a hungry macaw. Just when Benjamin begins to lose hope, unexpected friends reveal a secret that changes everything—and opens the door to a world beyond his imagination.
Perfect for children ages 2–8, BOOKS FOR BENJAMIN, encourages young readers to:
- Develop a love of books and reading
- Believe that curiosity leads to wonderful discoveries
- Persevere through challenges
- Dream big, no matter how small they are
Written by R.G. de Rouen, an elementary school teacher with more than 30 years of experience, this charming story was inspired by a lifelong passion for children's literature and helping young readers discover the magic of books.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, librarian, or searching for the perfect picture book, bedtime story, read-aloud book, or gift for young readers, BOOKS FOR BENJAMIN is a heartwarming story that reminds children every great adventure begins with opening a book.
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.
