Benny the Beetle's Big Dream

Benny the Beetle can't fly. Not one bit. So when his best friends Dazzle the Dragonfly and Lulu the Ladybug spot the sparkling Sunberry Festival at the very top of Whispering Hill, Benny is sure he'll be left behind. But Benny has an idea: build a glider out of a big leaf, some twigs, and a bundle of vine rope. His first glider crashes. His second one wobbles. Even his best try still isn't quite enough. Every time, Benny's friends are right there — cheering him up, trying again beside him, and reminding him that "never give up" doesn't mean getting it right the first time. It means trying again, differently. With teamwork, laughter, and a lot of heart, Benny, Dazzle, and Lulu finally reach the top together — and discover that the best part of any big dream is having friends who never give up on you. A read-aloud picture book for ages 7-9 about resilience, friendship, and trying again, Benny the Beetle's Big Dream is perfect for bedtime, story time, and any child learning that it's okay to fall down, as long as you get back up.