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  • No Books For Benjamin?: A Read-Aloud Picture Book About Teamwork, Friendship, and Problem-Solving | Bedtime Story for Ages 3–7 | Classroom & Kindergarten Favorite (Benjamin and Friends)

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No Books For Benjamin?: A Read-Aloud Picture Book About Teamwork, Friendship, and Problem-Solving | Bedtime Story for Ages 3–7 | Classroom & Kindergarten Favorite (Benjamin and Friends) Kindle Edition

by R.G. de Rouen (Author), Uliana Barabash (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars (106)
#1 Best Seller in Children's Social Activism & Volunteering

Royal Dragonfly, Global Book, and Literary Titan Gold Winner US
Wishing Shelf Award UK Silver Winner

What happens when one problem turns into a big opportunity for teamwork, friendship, and resilience?

When Benjamin discovers there are no books available at the library, he’s disappointed, but he’s not alone. With the help of his friends, Benjamin sets out on a creative journey to solve the problem, proving that even the smallest voices can spark meaningful change.

Perfect for ages 3–7, No Books For Benjamin? is a heartwarming read-aloud picture book that celebrates:

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Problem-solving and creative thinking

  • Friendship and empathy

  • Resilience in the face of challenges


Whether you’re looking for a bedtime story, a classroom read-aloud for kindergarten, or a picture book about libraries and community, Benjamin’s story connects with children, parents, and educators alike.

Set against a familiar backdrop of temporary closures, the story gently reflects a time many families experienced, while focusing on timeless themes that matter in every season.

Award-winning and loved worldwide, this story has resonated with families, teachers, and librarians across multiple countries, earning recognition for its meaningful message and engaging storytelling.

Continue Benjamin’s journey!
If your child enjoyed No Books For Benjamin?, don’t miss the first adventure in the series: Books For Benjamin, where Benjamin’s search for stories leads him to leaves his mark. More adventures are on the way!

A must-have for:

  • Classroom libraries

  • School and community reading programs

  • Parents seeking meaningful bedtime stories

  • Anyone looking for a children’s book about friendship and problem-solving

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    3 - 7 years
  2. Part of series
    Benjamin and Friends
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Accessibility
    Learn more
  6. Publication date
    September 7, 2025
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1965873021
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From the Publisher

Books took Benjamin to faraway places

Books took Benjamin to faraway places!

Until one day, the books stopped coming!

Until one day, the books stopped coming!

"We can help," Ginger said. "We ants are strong!"

"We can help," Ginger said, "After all, we ants are strong!"

teamwork

The Value of Teamwork & Overcoming Challenges

In No Books For Benjamin, children learn that we all have something valuable to contribute and that obstacles are no match for teamwork.

This heartwarming tale inspires young readers to work together, support one another, and discover the joy of solving problems as a team.

cool insect facts

Includes Crazy, Cool Bug Facts!

Did you know a honeybee can flap its wings 200 times every second? Or that ants can carry objects up to 50 times their own body weight?

No Books for Benjamin sprinkles in the wonder of the insect world, giving curious readers fascinating bug facts alongside a heartwarming story of friendship, teamwork, and discovery.

Benjamin and Friends series of books

Give your kids and students a series they’ll remember— Collect all Benjamin and Friends books today!

Introduce your youngest readers to the magic of books with Benjamin’s warm, accessible stories.

His simple adventures help children build excitement around reading while gently encouraging curiosity and questions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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
★★★★

From the Author

This book is dedicated to the many librarians worldwide who explored ways to get books to  their patrons during the Covid pandemic. As a classroom teacher, I can't thank you enough for what you have done to ensure that physical books made it into the hands of especially our youngest readers

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FQ3R91TG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Globetrotter Stories
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.2 MB
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1965873021
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Benjamin and Friends
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #70,169 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (106)

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R.G. de Rouen writes stories that make kids laugh, think, and ask for seconds. A world-traveling teacher turned author, he’s explored more international menus than he can count—though books remain his favorite dish. When not writing, he’s probably dreaming up his next story over a plate of something delicious.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
106 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

  • Green_Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book about helping others
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book is very cute and about a bookworm called Benjamin. He comes upon a big problem when the books stop coming to his library. What does he do? He comes up with a plan and gets a lot of help. Check out this story to see what happens.
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  • Eric S Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be a book worm too
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A wonderful children's story about the importance of reading especially for children. Seen through the eyes of insects they recognize what the world is like without a good story and desire to help the librarian out.
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  • Kam Brook
    4.0 out of 5 stars quick and enjoyable read with humorous illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026
    Format: Paperback
    Benjamin, the adorable purple worm, lives and loves working in the Library of Congress. Each day welcomes him with a batch of new books; a dream come true for any bookworm. He shares this treasure trove of literary delights with kids all around the world and is excited to hear their reading recommendations, too; however, all that changed with the arrival of Purple Dots. Due to this Purple Dots crisis, all libraries are closed. No books are coming in or going out—a truly sad time for fellow bibliophiles. Benjamin, the bookworm, would not allow these pesky dots to stop the distribution of reading material and sought guidance from Ms. Nicholas, the librarian.

    Health officials consistently encourage children and adults to practice good hygiene, wash their hands, cover their mouths and noses, refrain from sharing food or drinks, and maintain social distancing. When COVID-19 spread rapidly, many buildings were closed to the public, and people were asked to self-isolate to prevent the spread of the disease. It was a hard time for all of us. No Books for Benjamin? never mentioned COVID-19, but it does draw parallels to the pandemic. It's a story about "purple dots" that have a similar effect on society: the library is closed to prevent the contamination and transfer of germs from one person to another. Benjamin, his three buggy friends, and the librarian work together to put print books back in the hands of readers, and the illustrations of how they did it were amusing. From the ladybug's overzealous use of the sanitizing spray to the dragonflies' unconventional book delivery system, there's never a dull moment. Readers will also witness a tense moment when a misunderstanding arises over the color of the worm. Much like people assumed any cough or sneeze was COVID-19, not seasonal allergies or just a cold, Benjamin was feared infectious because he was purple, and that color is associated with the Purple Dots disease. The tense exchange might prompt a more in-depth discussion about what we saw or experienced first-hand as the world was on lockdown.

    We all must do our part to stop the spread of germs. Masks, hand washing, sanitizing surfaces and items, and even social distancing were used in the past, and they will likely become a norm in the future as well. During the pandemic, we saw people and businesses adapt to the changing world. Benjamin and his library helpers displayed comical ways they tried to adjust to the purple pandemic before finding a solution that worked. They proved where there's a will, there's a way.

    Books play a vital role in education and leisure time. No Books for Benjamin? inspires readers to work together when times get tough and think outside the box. It gives fun facts about bugs and insects to share with friends and family members. It could prompt those who lived through a pandemic to share their feelings regarding that time. While No Books for Benjamin? gives the impression that the Library of Congress loans out its books to customers like a regular library; unfortunately, it does not. Great thought, though! It is home to millions of books and reading materials, so I recommend taking a tour. I also recommend reading No Books for Benjamin? It's a quick and enjoyable read with humorous illustrations that'll bring smiles rather than frowns to a sensitive subject or difficult time in our lives.

    My recommended reading age is 3-8 years.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A heroic worm delivers the books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    "No Books For Benjamin?" is a beautifully illustrated book geared towards very young children. In this heartwarming story, Benjamin the worm works at a library when his world is turned upside down. A strange illness sweeps through society and people's ability to check books out at the library is thrown awry. Similar to what happened during the COVID pandemic, Benjamin must come up with some creative ways to get books back into the hands of people; and with the assistance of his bug friends, they work together to provide books in a hygienic manner. Through Benjamin's efforts, we see themes of friendship, ingenuity, diligence, and empathy for others expressed. It is a serious and yet also humorous adventure. All in all, it's a wonderful story which I am sure youngsters will enjoy.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story with delightful illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025
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    Benjamin, a purple worm, loves to read so much that he works in a library. But then one day, the books stopped coming. Benjamin investigates and finds out people have broken out with purple dots.

    With the help of Ginger the ant, Whizby the dragon fly, and Doty the ladybug Benjamin figures out how to get books into the hands of readers.

    Great for kindergarten to third grade. Colorful illustrations add to the story. Benjamin is adorable. Gives children a prospective on problem solving.
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  • Avery Quinn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique story with delightful illustrations.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    One of a kind book about children unable to access their storybooks because of a pandemic. An imaginative way to address this topic for younger children ages 2-5. My 4 year old niece really enjoyed it. I’m not sure what medium was used for the illustrations but they are a fun colorful addition to the storyline.
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  • Hyacinth E. Palmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Benjamin the Helper
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2025
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    I guess I liked this book so much because I too love books. COVID was a hard time for the world. We learned new ways of doing our everyday tasks. One thing we did learn though was that reading was a winner.
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  • K
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    We liked this book that was seemingly about what to do about library books during a pandemic. It was very creative.
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  • Lalaland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Our children's cute little hero does it again
    Reviewed in Germany on September 28, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Cute little Benjamin is faced with a new challenge in this 2nd book.

    The author has again found a clever way for his little hero to figure out a way to make sure that kids all over the world do not miss out on their ticket to new ideas, fun and exciting adventures and knowledge about their planet.

    Well done and looking forward to the author's next children's book.
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  • Dan58
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Delightful!
    Reviewed in Japan on September 16, 2025
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    This book is perfect for sharing with young children about books, libraries, and dealing with disease. It’s a lot of fun and highlights how libraries rely on volunteers and how volunteering can be a rewarding experience. Kids will love the artwork, enjoy the story, and learn all at the same time. Highly recommended!
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  • Alana
    4.0 out of 5 stars A book dedicated to the amazing librarians who worked hard to get books to people during Covid.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2026
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Books for Benjamine is a cute story about a bookworm’s determination to keep the library running through a pandemic. The mystery purple dots are spreading to everyone in town. This book teaches the importance and fun that libraries offer those who love books. The main characters work together to find ways to sanitize and distribute books so that people can keep enjoying the books they love.
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  • Lucky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful looking book
    Reviewed in Australia on September 21, 2025
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    Beautiful little picture book. Illustrations look colourful and creatively composed. The language is simple enough for kids to get their heads around. My daughter really enjoyed the story and told me to give it all the stars!
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  • Oliver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fun for all
    Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2025
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    No Books for Benjamin? teaches us compassionate collaboration while approaching complex topics with childlike wonder. Absolutely delightful and beautifully drawn. Strongly recommend!
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