Picture books for ages 3 to 7
The books
Lucy and the Polyclops
A curious girl, a shy giant, and a village at the bottom of a crater.

The first book
A Friend in the ForestSomething enormous tiptoes into the village every night. Everyone says it is a monster. Lucy knows better.

The second book
First LightHigh on the crater’s rim, a magical flower blooms at first light. But there is no way up. Not yet.
The third book
Every Light in PenumbraOn the last night of winter, the village floats lanterns down the river. Then something groans in the dark.
Ages 3 to 7 · 32 pages · 8.5 x 8.5 in paperback · $12.99 each
Hardcover gift edition
The Lucy and the Polyclops Collection
The first three stories in one hardcover. Made for gifting.
Good to know
- What age are they for?
- Ages 3 to 7.
- How long does each take to read?
- About five minutes, with a few lines on each page.
- Are they scary?
- Each book has one tense moment, but the stories are gentle and the endings are warm. They were written with sensitive children in mind.
- Do they need to be read in order?
- Each book is a complete story. They are best read in order, because the friendship grows from one book to the next.
- Where can I buy them?
- Paperbacks and the hardcover collection are on Amazon.