Daffydowndilly and the Golden Touch

"Daffydowndilly and the Golden Touch" by Alpha Banta Benson is a children's story with important life lessons about values. The story follows two distinct characters: King Midas and Daffydowndilly. King Midas learns a difficult lesson when his wish for a golden touch turns everything into gold, including his darling daughter Marygold. His sorrow teaches him that love triumphs over riches. Meanwhile, young Daffydowndilly tries to avoid school and hard work, but he learns that effort appears in many forms, and that embracing responsibility and education are worth far more in the long run. In the end, the book shows the value of relationships and the happiness that comes from finding joy in life through diligence.