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"A wonderful choice for parents, families, and teachers who want to celebrate the magic of reading and the importance of helping others." - NetGalley Reviewer
"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
"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
"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
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No Books For Benjamin?
🏆 #1 Amazon Bestseller!
When books disappear, one brave little worm refuses to give up. Discover how Benjamin and his friends save storytime in this heartwarming adventure about friendship, resilience, and the power of stories.
Benjamin the worm loves his library, reading, organizing, and writing back to kids who share their favorite books. But when the mysterious “Purple Dots” cause schools and libraries to close, Benjamin and his clever friends must find a way to get books back into children’s hands.
Because stories matter. And heroes come in all shapes… even squiggly ones.
For fans of: Library Lion, Big by Vashti Harrison, and The Book With No Pictures , this uplifting story celebrates teamwork, hope, and the joy of reading, even in challenging times.
💛 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
A picture book for ages 3 to 7
For teachers, librarians and homeschoolers
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For Kids
Ruby's Bedtime Stories
Student dresses up as Benjamin during Book Week Character Day!
Meet Benjamin's youngest fan!
Have fun with "No Books For Benjamin"?
Get to meet Benjamin and his friends with coloring pages,
and print your own "Benjamin bookmarks" for you and your friends.
Why not try and help Benjamin find books by following the maze!