Have you ever had a passion that nothing could stop your pursuit of it? Books For Benjamin, tells of a worm who would rather read about adventures in a giant peach than eat one. Yet, all he finds are old newspapers and magazines full of tomato splotches. Not one to give up on his dreams, Benjamin sets off on a quest to find “real" books.      

"Mother to Elephants: The Story of Daphne Sheldrick" by R.G. de Rouen is a biography, written especially for children, highlighting the remarkable life of Dame Daphne Sheldrick who was recognized for "rescuing, raising and reintegrating" over 300 orphaned elephants, often victims of poachers, droughts or animal conflict in the wild. Love and nurturing, provided by Daphne and staff, allowed the young charges to successfully transition back to the wild. Elephant Fun Facts were an added delight. Did you know that an elephant can be right tusked or left tusked?