Benji & the 24 Pound Banana Squash

A story for anyone who has ever had a dream of doing something really, really big. In this delightful tale, Benji wants to grow the biggest banana squash ever. In spring, when the soil is soft, he plants the seeds he has saved from the previous summer. He waters and waits, anxiously watching over the plant as the tiny squash begins to grow. Each day he lovingly measures its progress. On harvest day, the squash has grown so gigantic from all his love and attention that Benji can barely carry it. When the squash is cooked up with butter and brown sugar, everyone in the family enjoys a mouth-watering, homegrown treat. This charming garden-to-table story not only teaches children where food comes from, but also that patience and nurturing pay off with delicious rewards. With beautiful, often humorous, illustrations, everyone will want to read this charming book over and over again.

Alan C. Fox is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, relationships expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of PEOPLE TOOLS: 54 STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, CREATING JOY, AND EMBRACING PROPSERITY and PEOPLE TOOLS FOR BUSINESS. He lives with his wife in Los Angeles, CA.