For Schools & Libraries

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Benjamin, Teddy & Charlie
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stories, kindness, feelings, light

For Schools & Libraries

Gentle picture books, storytime resources, and magical read-alouds for little hearts.

Bring the World of Benjamin to your classroom, library, or storytime shelf.

Amanda Sadden Books creates gentle, beautifully illustrated picture books for read-alouds, bedtime shelves, school libraries, early childhood centres, classroom themes, and social-emotional learning.

Why these books work for schools & libraries

Stories children can feel, remember, and return to.

Amanda’s books are designed for young children who are learning about kindness, family, friendship, place, feelings, imagination, bedtime, and belonging. The stories are gentle enough for little readers, warm enough for family reading, and meaningful enough for classroom and library conversations.

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Read-Aloud Friendly

Gentle rhythm, warm language, and clear emotional moments.

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Social-Emotional Themes

Stories about kindness, courage, belonging, friendship, and finding your light.

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Beautiful Shelf Appeal

Illustrated books that feel special, giftable, and display-worthy.

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Local and Global Relevance

New Zealand stories, family stories, bedtime stories, and the growing World of Benjamin universe.

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The World of Benjamin classroom hook

A story world where every child has a light.

In the World of Benjamin, children are lights. Some glow golden, some purple, some red, some white-gold, and some in colours not yet discovered. Each light represents something true inside a child: kindness, courage, imagination, calm, love, or wonder.

Find your light.

Every heart shines in its own beautiful way.

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Benjamin

the brave Devonport library cat

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Teddy

the golden light boy full of wonder

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Charlie

the purple light friend full of imagination

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Mara

the red light mother full of comfort

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Matt

the warm white-gold light father full of steadiness

Recommended collections

Build the right shelf for your readers.

Choose books by the moment, theme, or reader need, from magical World of Benjamin stories to calm bedtime shelves, local keepsakes, and joyful classroom fun.

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World of Benjamin Books

For friendship, feelings, imagination, and finding your light.

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Bedtime & Calm Stories

For quiet reading, rest time, family shelves, and gentle transitions.

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New Zealand & Place-Based Stories

For local identity, geography, community, belonging, and keepsake reading.

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Seasonal & Silly Stories

For classroom fun, holiday displays, giggles, and themed storytimes.

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School & Library Packs

Simple ordering options for schools, libraries, and centres.

Choose a ready-made starting point for classrooms, preschool rooms, library shelves, storytime rotations, or a deeper World of Benjamin experience.

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Starter Shelf

5 selected books for a small classroom, preschool room, or family reading corner.

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Storytime Set

10 books plus printable activity pages for library storytime or classroom rotation.

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World of Benjamin Pack

Core character books, colouring pages, light-themed discussion prompts, and “Find Your Light” activities.

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Free educator resource

Download a free Find Your Light storytime page.

Join the Story Circle to receive free colouring pages, storytime prompts, new book updates, and gentle classroom resources from the World of Benjamin.

★ Find Your Light colouring page
♡ Benjamin colouring page
✦ Teddy light activity
○ Storytime discussion questions
☀ “What colour is your light today?” classroom prompt

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How to order

How to order for your school or library

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Choose individual books or a suggested pack.

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Send a request using the form below.

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Include quantity, delivery location, and any invoice requirements.

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Amanda Sadden Books will respond with availability, pricing, and next steps.

Send Order Enquiry

Tell us what you need for your classroom, library, centre, or school shelf.

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Author Visits / Read-Alouds

Author readings and storytime visits

Amanda is available for selected school, library, and early childhood storytime events, including World of Benjamin readings, gentle creative activities, and Find Your Light discussions.

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Local read-aloud visit

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Virtual storytime

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Library event

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Preschool or early learning centre visit

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Custom storytime activity