When books disappear, one brave little worm refuses to give up. Discover how Benjamin and his friends save storytime! Benjamin loves his job at his favorite library, reading, organizing, and connecting with kids who love books as much as he does. But when schools and libraries suddenly close due to the ‘Purple Dots,’ Benjamin and his clever friends face a challenge: how do you get books back into children’s hands? Through teamwork, courage, and friendship, this small but determined worm shows that heroes come in all shapes… even squiggly ones! For fans of The Library Fish by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, One Small Spark by Ruth Spiro, and The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak, this charming tale celebrates the magic of reading, friendship, and the power of community. Award-Winning Story Golden Wizard Book Prize — Gold Award Winner - Literary Titan Gold Award Winner Why Kids, Parents & Teachers Love No Books for Benjamin? Encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience - Celebrates libraries, friendship, and the magic of reading - A comforting, hopeful story for kids who’ve faced big changes - Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime storytime "This book is a wonderful choice for parents, families, and teachers who want to celebrate the magic of reading and the importance of helping others." - NetGalley Reviewer Join Benjamin and his friends on their mission to bring stories back! Click “Add to Cart” today and share this heartwarming adventure with your young reader. "This delightful picture book is a heartfelt celebration of reading. Benjamin's charm is undeniable, and children will instantly connect with his wide-eyed enthusiasm and boundless curiosity."- Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief, Literary Titan Overall score ★★★★★ "The story highlights how every individual has something important to contribute, even the smallest among us... I also loved how the book gently reinforces the message that books are not just entertainment but essential...It reminds us just how far a love of reading-and a little teamwork-can take us." -Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite Overall score ★★★★★ "Loved it.. It's a wonderful story featuring Benjamin, the adorable purple worm whose mission is to reunite kids with books during the "Purple Dots" crisis." -Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery Overall score ★★★★ R.G. de Rouen is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut and writes fictional books that inspire a love of reading with a pinch of humor along the way. Throughout his 30+ years as an elementary teacher throughout the world, he has been an advocate of animal and nature protection which he brings into his nonfiction books. 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.
