
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Be Patient
Bentley Hippo seriesJaxon tries to cut the line at a big event and gets sent to the back. A funny, relatable lesson about waiting your turn.
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Bentley meets Julia, a girl stuck in the hospital, and comes up with a plan to cheer her up. A heartfelt reminder that a bad day isn't a bad life.

Jaxon tries to cut the line at a big event and gets sent to the back. A funny, relatable lesson about waiting your turn.

In the final Bentley book, Bentley has to choose between his big dream of going to the moon and his friends. A heartfelt ending to the series about acceptance and what friendship really means.

Marty the lion gives in to peer pressure and picks on their elephant friend, then gets picked on himself. Bentley and friends have to choose kindness and second chances. Great for talking about bullying.

Jaxon hands out bananas all over the park and one bonks Bentley on the head. A funny mishap that turns into a real lesson about sharing.

A boy learns mistakes are part of learning anything. A great confidence builder for kids who hate getting it wrong.

Aaron loves to draw but struggles to read, so a class storytelling assignment fills him with dread. A heartfelt Questioneers story about dyslexia, art, and finding your own way to tell a story.

A dance recital goes wrong and she keeps going anyway. Great for kids nervous about performing.

Torn paper, spills, and smudges turn into something wonderful with a little imagination. An interactive book that helps kids see mistakes as a chance to create.