Benford Draws a Blank

Benford loves art, and his very first canvas is ready and waiting! But he can’t think of a single thing to paint. Not one! Nothing! His mind is completely BLANK! How will Benford break free from his painter’s block? Author Danielle Dufayet highlights the importance of believing in yourself, having confidence, and trusting your talent in this encouraging picture book. After all, there are no mistakes in art—just chances to be creative and inspired.

Interest level: PreK-2; Reading level: PreK-2

About the Author

When Danielle Dufayet isn’t writing, she’s turning her blank canvases into colorful works of art while listening to her favorite music. The author of several picture books (You Are Your Strong, Fantastic You, and Waiting Together), she holds an B.A. in English Literature/Creative Writing and a M.S. in Psychology. Danielle lives in sunny San Jose, California, and teaches English and Self-Empowerment classes to kids in grades K-12.

About the Illustrator

Katia Klein’s passion is to tell stories and bring them to life with her illustrations, writing, or acting. With passion fueling everything she does, illustrating allows Katia’s imagination to become reality. She has illustrated books such as Always With Me, A Different Fairy, and Papi Comeniños. Katia lives in Madrid, Spain.