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No Books For Benjamin?: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Friendship, Teamwork, and the Magic of Reading

by R. G. de Rouen

Stories find a way back

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Royal Dragonfly Gold Award Winner

    Gold Award Winner

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Stories find a way back

Benjamin is a worm who loves his work at the library, where he reads, organizes books, and connects with children. When schools and libraries close because of the “Purple Dots,” he and his friends face the challenge of getting books back into children’s hands. The story brings together a library setting, a community disruption, and a small group’s effort to keep storytime going. Friendship, teamwork, problem-solving, and access to reading are central to Benjamin’s mission.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in animal characters and library stories
  • Young readers exploring friendship, teamwork, and helping a community
  • Families or educators seeking a picture book about reading and storytime

Themes

Libraries and readingFriendshipTeamworkCommunity

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Book overview

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 Spray 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

 

  • Royal Dragonfly - Gold Award Winner
  • Golden Wizard Book Prize - Gold Award Winner
  • Global Book Award- Gold Winner
  • Wishing Shelf Award UK-Silver 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.

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