[![thumb.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/9osahnnyr/thumb.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) I was reading a lovely book to our boy and girl today; it was wonderful, snuggly reading. This story really touched me because it reminded me a lot about the Steemit community and how many authors struggle on their own, some consider quitting due to the little support received, but as soon as they join a community like [Beyond Bitcoin](https://steemit.com/@officialfuzzy) hangouts, or as liaison to the @steemdrive worldwide billboard campaign or even the newly formed @robinhoodwhale as per @repholder's intro post seen [here](https://steemit.com/steem/@repholder/the-robinhood-whale-initiave-community-feedback-needed), they start to flourish and grow with the mutual support of their chosen community circle. All three initiatives have a common goal of becoming a **"Whale for the People"**, powering up through community supported projects and giving back to the community. I am proud to be involved in all three, and the SBD proceeds from this post will, in accordance with its terms and conditions; go towards the @steemdrive campaign to supplement billboard initiatives that fall short of their target payout; @steemdrive, in-turn supports @robinhoodwhale and @beyondbitcoin and their community members with its growing voting power. [![cover.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/rrz5e3nyr/cover.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) **TLDR:** This book entitled **"Snail Trails and Other Tales"** is a South African authored children's fiction novel comprising of a compilation of short stories, one of which is called **"Who has enough puff?"** which depicts a family of mice holding a birthday party for Benny mouse, he tries to blow out his candles but does not have "enough puff", several family members try as well but cannot do it on their own; eventually they all blow together and succeed in blowing out the candles, in true Steemit community style :) So as not to infringe copyright, I have included parts of the story as a preview, the full book is available for purchase [here](http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/books/Snail-Trails-and-Other-Tales-AuthorPierre-Coetzee~AuthorLeighton-Jones~Illustrated-byShan-Fischer/000000000100000000001000000000000000000000000009780798167666/). Wouldn't it be nice and convenient if publishers created content in a childrens' stories tag on Steemit where we could easily find bedtime stories for our kids and upvote the books so the authors can get paid by their publishers? **(if this post does well, I will email the post link to the book's publishers)** In the meantime if anyone is looking for post ideas, why not summarise a book from Amazon on Steemit and post your affiliate link to the book to earn that way too for all purchases made? I don't however recommend posting the entire book without permission. ## Sample Preview: Snail Trails and Other Tales - who has enough puff? Today is Benny's birthday and his whole family is here to celebrate his special day with him. His mother has made a beautiful cake with three candles for Benny to blow out. The family gathers around to sing "Happy Birthday, dear Benny" and watch Benny blow out the candles. But Benny is so small. Can he blow out all three candles? Does he have enough puff? [![02-benny.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/w2014gowj/02_benny.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) _**In the pages ahead, the book depicts Benny being unable to blow out the candles, and various family members try their luck. For example:**_ "Wait! I can do it! I am tough enough," says Dad, "I have enough puff. I can blow out the candles." The candles are still burning. Dad wants to help but Dad has a crooked mouth. He can't blow straight. Every time he blows, the air goes out to the side. [...] Who can help? Who has enough puff? [![03-dad.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/miqcb01eb/03_dad.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) "Wait! I can do it! I am tough enough," says Grandpa George. "I have enough puff. I can blow out the candles." The candles are still burning. Grandpa George wants to help. But Grandpa George has false teeth. Every time he talks or whistles, his teeth fall out. [![04-grandpa.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/pe3fhv5eb/04_grandpa.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) _**[Many other family members try their luck as shown in the full story, but do not succeed on their own, eventually however...]**_ [...] Who can help? Who has enough puff? Nobody! There is no one; everybody is just looking at the cake. Then suddenly Mom says, "Eight single puffs may not be enough. But together our puffs will be really tough." They all come closer and start to huff and puff together. In the end it takes Benny just a little _fffff_ . . . And what do you know? Mum was right. Together they are strong enough. [![05-together.jpg](https://s19.postimg.org/opukyx6oj/05_together.jpg)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) _**Dedicated to my wife, who is always right :) and to my kids who hold me tight! Love you guys!**_ @fuzzyvest and @cryptoiskey show this to your kiddies! :) @lukestokes I believe it's your little daughter's birthday today...happy birthday!!! Puff that cake out!!! ## To all: Together we are Steem! [![signature.png](https://s19.postimg.org/56ul3axar/signature.png)](http://www.steemit.com/@steemdrive) ### Book reference: ## Snail Trails and Other Tales (Paperback) **Author(s):** Pierre Coetzee, Leighton Jones **Illustrated by:** Shan Fischer **Published By:** Human & Rousseau (Pty) Ltd **Date Published:**24 September 2014 (96 pages) **Country:** South Africa **EAN:** 9780798167666