Meet Benjamin — a little worm with a big dream! While his family munches on fruit and leaves, Benjamin imagines adventures inside real books. So he sets out to find them, and along the way, he discovers friendship, determination, and a very special way to leave his mark. This charming story celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the magic of reading, while introducing kids to the idea of copyright and caring for creative work in a fun, age-appropriate way. Benjamin even leaves a special ‘mark’ in every book he reads… can your kids find it? Award-Winning Story: Readers' Choice Gold Award Winner – Best Children's Book (Ages 3-7) - Reader’s Favorite Silver Award Winner - Global Award Winner for Humor - Literary Titan Gold Award Winner - Award 1st Place for Excellence in Children's Fiction Why Kids, Parents & Teachers Love Books for Benjamin: Inspires curiosity and a love of reading - Encourages a growth mindset and creativity - Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and storytime - Interactive and fun. Kids will look for Benjamin’s secret mark in other books! For fans of Library Lion , Big , A Child of Books , and Library Mouse, Books For Benjamin i s a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud story that celebrates reading, imagination, and being yourself. Ready to meet the world’s most book-loving worm? Click “Add to Cart” today and share Benjamin’s adventure with your favorite little reader! "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.