When a summer storm leaves Benny the bear without an ear, Mia and Grandma repair him with the only yarn they have, bright red. In this sweet rhyming tale, Benny learns that what makes him different makes him special, and that love is the best thing to be stitched.
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When Mia starts having trouble seeing the chalkboard at school, she feels scared to tell anyone, especially after classmates begin to tease her. But her loyal friend, Benny the red-eared bear, is there to help her find her courage. With Benny’s gentle guidance, Mia learns that asking for help isn’t something to hide; it’s something brave. Benny Helps Mia See is a touching story about confidence, kindness, and the power of friendship.
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Benny and The Nighttime Brave is a heartwarming story about courage, confidence, and discovering that being brave doesn't mean you're never afraid. When nighttime may bring unfamiliar sounds and shadows, Benny's encouragement and comfort instill resilience and self-confidence, while making bedtime a comforting and empowering experience.
Read MoreBUT WHAT MADE HIM DIFFERENT, THE THING YOU'D SOON SPOT, WAS THE EAR ON HIS RIGHT- IT WAS RED, NOT BROWN... NOT! THE TOYS ON THE SHELF WOULD WHISPER AND STARE, "WHY'S BENNY'S EAR RED? THAT'S JUST NOT QUITE FAIR!
MIA JUST SMILED, HER EYES BRIGHT AND CLEAR, "BENNY'S STILL BENNY - NO MATTER THE EAR." SO GRANDMA STITCHED GENTLY WITH FINGERS SO KIND, AND GAVE BENNY AN EAR THAT WOULD ALWAYS REMIND...
MIA SAT QUIETLY IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM, SQUINTING AND BLINKING, HER EYES FILLED WITH GLOOM. THE CHALKBOARD WAS FUZZY, THE NUMBERS UNCLEAR, AND WITH EVERY WRONG GUESS, HER HEART FILLED WITH FEAR.
PEBBLES WAS ROUND, WITH PATCHES SO NEAT, SHE'D PURR AND CURL AT SAMMY'S FEET. HER MEOW WAS SOFT-JUST A SQUEAKY SOUND-BUT HER LOVE MADE SAMMY FEEL SAFE AND SOUND.
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Ian Durkee
My girls (both 5), love this book. Very well done and fun with a great message.
Britnee Thomas
Such a sweet story! Our 8-year-old loved reading this book aloud to her 2-month-old baby brother, and it was such a special moment watching them enjoy it together. The story is engaging and reflective, even for older kids. While the rhythm and flow of the words kept the baby calm and happy. A wonderful book for families with kids of different ages-definitely a new favorite in o…
Such a sweet story! Our 8-year-old loved reading this book aloud to her 2-month-old baby brother, and it was such a special moment watching them enjoy it together. The story is engaging and reflective, even for older kids. While the rhythm and flow of the words kept the baby calm and happy. A wonderful book for families with kids of different ages-definitely a new favorite in our home!
James Oman
A sweet, rhyming picture book about Benny the bear, who loses an ear in a summer storm and gets patched up with the only yarn his family has on hand: bright red. What could have been an embarrassing moment turns into something tender instead, as Benny learns that his mismatched ear is what makes him special. My 8-year-old really connected with that message, and loved reading it…
A sweet, rhyming picture book about Benny the bear, who loses an ear in a summer storm and gets patched up with the only yarn his family has on hand: bright red. What could have been an embarrassing moment turns into something tender instead, as Benny learns that his mismatched ear is what makes him special. My 8-year-old really connected with that message, and loved reading it aloud to his little brother, who was completely charmed by the rhymes and the visuals that he could point to on every page. It has quickly become one of our favorite bedtime reads for both kids, and I suspect it will stay in the rotation for a long time.
Ashley Fedor
A heartwarming follow-up to Benny and the Red Ear, this one follows Mia as she struggles to see the chalkboard at school and feels too scared to say anything, especially once classmates start teasing her. Benny, her loyal red-eared bear, gently helps her find the courage to speak up. My 8 year old related to the worry about being teased and loved watching Mia get brave, while m…
A heartwarming follow-up to Benny and the Red Ear, this one follows Mia as she struggles to see the chalkboard at school and feels too scared to say anything, especially once classmates start teasing her. Benny, her loyal red-eared bear, gently helps her find the courage to speak up. My 8 year old related to the worry about being teased and loved watching Mia get brave, while my 2 year old just adored seeing Benny again, since he already feels like an old friend from the first book. Such a sweet, reassuring read about how asking for help is actually a brave thing to do, not something to hide. Highly recommend!!
Dr Laurie Emery
Benny & The Red Ear gently teaches children that what makes us different is not something to hide, but often the very thing that makes us uniquely lovable. Rather than preaching acceptance, the story allows children to experience it emotionally through Benny's journey. It opens meaningful conversations about self-worth, resilience, empathy, and belonging, making it a wonderful…
Benny & The Red Ear gently teaches children that what makes us different is not something to hide, but often the very thing that makes us uniquely lovable. Rather than preaching acceptance, the story allows children to experience it emotionally through Benny's journey. It opens meaningful conversations about self-worth, resilience, empathy, and belonging, making it a wonderful resource for parents, grandparents, educators, and therapists alike. The warmth of the storytelling reminds children that love isn't based on perfection-it's found in being fully ourselves. I highly recommend this beautiful book to every family with young children.
Dr Laurie Emery
Review for Benny Helps Mia See. One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is the ability to see themselves-and others-with compassion. In Benny Helps Mia See, Jane Mansons beautifully captures this lesson through a story that encourages children to look beyond appearances and circumstances to discover the deeper qualities that truly matter. As a professional who has spent m…
Review for Benny Helps Mia See. One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is the ability to see themselves-and others-with compassion. In Benny Helps Mia See, Jane Mansons beautifully captures this lesson through a story that encourages children to look beyond appearances and circumstances to discover the deeper qualities that truly matter. As a professional who has spent my career helping children and families understand emotions, relationships, and human behavior, I appreciate books that develop emotional intelligence while preserving the wonder of childhood. Jane accomplishes exactly that. This story gently encourages empathy, perspective-taking, gratitude, kindness, and the understanding that our greatest strength often comes from learning to see through the eyes of love rather than judgment. The conversations this book naturally inspires between parents and children may become even more valuable than the story itself. It helps children build awareness, compassion, and confidence while reminding adults of the incredible inŇuence we have in shaping the way children see themselves and the world around them. This is another heartfelt treasure from Jane Mansons and a wonderful addition to every family's library.
