Ben’s Adventures Children’s Books star young Benjamin who can’t walk or talk … but that’s okay. He goes on fun adventures with his friends and family. I developed the Ben’s Adventures books to show that All Kids Can Plan and Dream. A portion of proceeds supports the Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation, gifting adapted toys to children with motor or cognitive disability. To learn more or purchase, click below.

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2019 Gold Medal winner for Children’s Fiction from Readers’ Favorite.
 
Ben's Adventures is a sweet story about a boy who loves to dream big adventures with his family and friends. And he has cerebral palsy. But that doesn't define him.

Join him on this fun journey into his imagination. Everyone loves the beach … and so does Ben! He flies with kites. He runs with crabs! He spends special time with his brother and sister, mommy and daddy.

Ben smiles, and you will too.

It can be found on Amazon here.

For signed and dedicated copies, click here.

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Ben’s Adventures: Under the Big Top!

Can a boy with BIG dreams take his class AND his teacher for a fun day at the circus?? YES! When you have an imagination like Ben’s anything is possible.

Come along on this second adventure in the Ben’s Adventures series, starring a little boy who shows that all can play and dream.

Was awarded 5-stars from Readers’ Favorite.

It can be found on Amazon here.

For dedicated and signed copies, click here.


Reviews:

MidWest Book Review: As included in March 2019 issues of Children’s Bookwatch, Charmingly illustrated and very highly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections. Full review here.

Readers’ Choice 5-Star Review: Ben’s Adventures is a marvelous means to share the experiences of kids like Ben with others, showing them that a wheelchair doesn’t impair one’s imagination or joy, and helping them get over feelings of discomfort or fear when encountering kids with disabilities.

Anitra Schulte, Special Needs Mom: As a mom of a child with special needs, I rarely see picture book characters with abilities similar to those of my child. The main character in Ben's Adventures is Ben - a boy with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair for mobility. It's powerful for children and families to see themselves reflected in books. Ben's Adventures provides this experience for kids and families alike.

Media Appearances:

January 29, 2020 - Guest, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books by Zibby Owens

January 10, 2019 - Empowered Publicity Podcast, Episode #15