The Adventures of Benny Backwards Children’s Book
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The Adventures of Benny Backwards
The Adventures of Benny Backwards is a heartfelt children’s book by Matthew E. Miller that invites readers to see the world from a wonderfully different perspective. Benny’s story turns everyday moments into opportunities for humor, imagination, resilience, and growth.
With a warm blend of heart and playfulness, this story encourages children to be themselves, think creatively, and face challenges with courage. It is an uplifting book for kids, families, classrooms, and anyone who loves stories about kindness, self-expression, and seeing life in a new way.
What Makes This Book Special
- Encourages resilience, creativity, and self-expression
- Helps kids see everyday moments through a fresh and playful perspective
- Offers a warm, inclusive story that kids and grown-ups can enjoy together
- Supports creative problem-solving in a gentle and accessible way
- Written by Matthew E. Miller, author of military family children’s books
Proceeds That Make a Difference
All proceeds from The Adventures of Benny Backwards support Cannon Pavlus in his fight against cancer. Cannon is our hero: strong, brave, and full of courage. He was diagnosed with high-risk, stage 4 metastatic neuroblastoma on February 16, 2024, and is receiving treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Cannon’s parents, Caleb and Sarah Pavlus, along with their son Finn, have shown incredible strength and resilience throughout this journey. They are family friends of the author, and Caleb and Matthew first connected aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2020.
You can follow Cannon’s story here: Cannon Pavlus CaringBridge.
By choosing The Adventures of Benny Backwards, you are sharing a meaningful children’s story while supporting a brave family and a cause rooted in love, hope, and resilience.
12 Hair & Skin Tone Combinations
Every Hero has a story. Build yours.
Personalize your doll with mustaches, freckles, glasses, custom patches, and more. DIY iron on add ons are sold separately. Custom patches are made to order and may ship separately from your doll.
Little Hero in Action
My Hero Dolls hold over an hour of audio, and each one is re-recordable and rechargeable. They stay charged when not in use, so your hero is always ready to be there when they’re needed most.
My Hero, Always With Me
Perfect for all heroes—parents, grandparents, siblings, or loved ones. Each doll is handmade, customizable, and machine washable, keeping your hero close no matter the distance. Designed by us, the authentic handmade uniforms help children connect their doll to their real-life hero. Add custom patches or iron-on features to make it truly unique.
Answers to your most common questions.
How does it work?
You can easily record audio using your phone, tablet, or any other device and send it home through text, email, or your preferred method. Once received, simply upload the audio onto the recorder, and your child can enjoy hearing your voice right inside the doll. Just press the belly, and the recording will play, creating a personal and comforting experience for your little one.
Is the clothing removable? Do you offer more clothing for the doll?
The short and simple answer is yes! We've already produced flight suits, along with blue and red coveralls, and flight deck jerseys—with even more designs on the way. Our goal is to offer a wide range of clothing options for your Hero dolls as we continue to grow. While we're just getting started, we appreciate your patience. The good news is that flight suits are already on the way and will be available for purchase very soon!
What about the patches...are they removable?
The patches on the doll easily detach thanks to their Velcro backing, and you can even create your own custom patches on our website to match your hero’s. We’ve partnered with CustomSticker.com to produce Velcro-backed PVC patches, allowing you to design and print high-quality stickers that fit perfectly on the patch. Pretty amazing, right? It wasn’t easy finding a company willing to make custom 1-inch stickers, but we did! Huge thanks to Ryan and Maren for making this possible!
Is the doll and clothing machine washable?
Yes, the doll is machine washable! Simply remove any electronic components and accessories, and your doll can be safely washed to keep it clean and fresh. Always follow the care instructions on our "about and instructions page" for the best results.
16 MB... How long is that?
With the current 16 MB of storage, you can record over an hour of audio directly into the doll. In fact, we tested it up to 1 hour and 23 minutes before stopping! Simply hold the recorder up to your phone and record directly into it. Trust us, the audio quality is incredible—it’s even louder and clearer than when you speak into it.
What is the warranty?
We stand behind the quality of all our products. If you encounter any issues with your doll, simply send us an email, and we’ll do everything we can to make it right. Your satisfaction is our priority!