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Riverside

The friendly river town — schoolhouse, playground and Aunt Rhoda's Care Closet.

Benji is a little Schichon with a big heart and a blue bow tie. When he loses his way, he learns that the most courageous thing of all is asking for help.

The lesson: Real bravery sometimes means asking for help.

Illustrated scene of Riverside in Teddy's world
Cover of Brave Like Benji

Brave Like Benji

Ages 3–8

P.D. Grantham

Benji is a little Schichon with a big heart and a blue bow tie. When he loses his way, he learns that the most courageous thing of all is asking for help.

The lesson: Real bravery sometimes means asking for help.

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Cover of Benji Stands Tall

Benji Stands Tall

Ages 4-8

P.D. Grantham

Back at Riverside Elementary, Benji learns that being kind sometimes means speaking up — a heartwarming story about courage, inclusion and standing up for others.

The lesson: Kindness means speaking up for others.

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Riverside is where neighbors look after neighbors: the elementary school, the playground by the water, and Aunt Rhoda's Care Closet, home of Brave Like Benji.