Author Profile
Paul Bright
19 Books
Paul Bright is an author primarily known for his engaging and humorous picture books for young children. His popular works, including "Crunch Munch Dinosaur Lunch!" and "Grumpy Badger's Christmas," often feature playful rhymes and relatable animal characters. These charming stories consistently appeal to preschool and early reader audiences.
Boris is a pirate with one very bad habit. Whether the sea is sunny or stormy, he keeps one finger firmly up his nose. Pick, flick, splat! His bogies fly everywhere on the pirate ship Black Rose.
Then one enormous bogey lands right on the pirates’ map, and the crew makes a very silly mistake: they think the splat is a brand-new treasure island. Suddenly Boris’s disgusting habit has launched the whole ship into an icky, ridiculous adventure across the Seven Seas.
Packed with pirate energy, gross-out humor, and rhyming fun, this story is perfect for readers who like their adventures loud, messy, and just a little bit revolting.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A wild wind has blown the laundry away, and Charlie’s most important piece of clothing is missing: his scarlet superhero underpants. Socks and shirts are one thing, but superhero underpants are a real disaster.
Charlie sets off on a globe-trotting mission to find them. From the Serengeti to the mountains of Nepal, he spots animals wearing his family’s washing in the most ridiculous ways. There is Dad’s shirt, Sophie’s socks, and Ben’s pajamas, but where are Charlie’s favorite underpants?
Fast, funny, and full of comic adventure, this picture book is a lively read for children who enjoy superheroes, travel, animals, and stories told with a big sense of silliness.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Baby Leo is asleep, and Papa Lion needs the jungle to stay quiet. No rumbling, no grumbling, no chittering, no chattering, not even a tiny squeak. Anyone who wakes the baby, Papa Lion warns, might become his lunch.
That sounds simple enough, but jungles are noisy places. Hyenas laugh, animals chatter, and Papa Lion grows hungrier as the day goes on. Keeping everyone silent may be much harder than roaring one big “Quiet!”
With playful sound words, comic tension, and a very determined lion dad, this funny animal story is ideal for read-aloud sharing. Young readers will enjoy the jungle chaos and the challenge of staying quiet when everything wants to make noise.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Hamish and Hermione Hole have been chased out of the cheese where they live, and now they need a new home. The palace seems full of possibilities, but being a hole is tricky. Wherever they settle, trouble follows.
Nobody wants holes in underwear, a bike tire, or a boat. Poor Hamish and Hermione keep causing chaos without meaning to. Tired from their search, they rest in a piece of wood, where a palace carpenter discovers them and sees something others have missed: holes can be useful too.
Clever, funny, and full of wordplay, this unusual picture book invites readers to think about shapes, usefulness, and belonging in a fresh and imaginative way.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Before Sam sets off to see the world, his dad gives him some very unusual advice. Pretend to have a cold if you meet a snake. Use bubble gum if you need to stop a crocodile. And most important of all: always, always wash your socks.
Sam is ready for adventure, but listening to good advice is another matter. As he travels, he meets hungry animals and finds himself in one wild scrape after another. Luckily, his socks have a smell so powerful that they might be useful after all.
Bright, silly, and packed with action, this funny travel adventure is perfect for readers who enjoy animal encounters, bold illustrations, and humor that is delightfully stinky.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Pa Lion is sure everyone can see why he is King of the Jungle: he is the best. But when Ma Lion asks what he is best at, Pa Lion has to prove it.
Running? Cheetah is faster. Climbing? Monkey is better. Creeping? Snake has that covered. Crashing through the forest? Elephant makes a much bigger crash. One by one, the jungle animals try not to laugh as Pa Lion becomes crosser and crosser. After all, nobody laughs at a lion.
This lively animal story uses humor and repetition to explore pride, frustration, and finding your own special strength. It is a good fit for developing readers who enjoy expressive jungle characters and funny read-aloud moments.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Over the hill comes the Snorklum, huge, hungry, and determined to be scary. He roars at Mole, Rabbit, and Badger, announcing terrible plans for tea. But the animals notice something strange. His knees are knocking. His tail is twitching. His whiskers are wibbling in a very worried way.
Maybe the Snorklum is not quite the fearless monster he pretends to be.
With playful language, comic suspense, and a gentle look at fear and bullying, this picture book invites readers to see past big roars and scary faces. It is a lively choice for children who enjoy monsters, brave small animals, and stories where friendship can be stronger than fear.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
A little boy is hiding under the bed, squeezed in tight and whispering that he is not coming out. You might think a dragon in the living room would scare him. Or a ghost in the kitchen. Or witches in the bathroom. Even the monsters in the bedroom are not the thing he fears most.
Something in the house is much, much scarier, and it is coming closer.
Told with bouncing rhyme and deliciously silly frights, this funny story turns the usual bedtime monster tale upside down. It is perfect for readers who like playful suspense, outrageous creatures, and a laugh-out-loud mystery about what is really worth hiding from.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Fidgety Fish never stays still for long. He flips, fidgets, dives, darts, and dashes through the ocean with a splish, splash, swish. On a busy underwater day, there are plenty of friends to meet and plenty of movement to enjoy.
Swim along with Smiley Shark, Amazing Angelfish, Jiggly Jellyfish, and more as the sea fills with rhymes, rhythm, and bright ocean fun. Each creature brings its own energy to Fidgety Fish’s watery world.
This cheerful collection is a lively choice for readers who enjoy playful language, underwater animals, and stories that are fun to read aloud. It is especially appealing for children who love ocean adventures with friendly fish and lots of motion.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
Under the bed is not as quiet as it seems. There are bugs and beasts, a dragon, and an alligator enjoying midnight feasts. There are creatures that are hairy, spiny, warty, and winged, all tucked away in the shadowy space below.
But now something even bigger has arrived. It is horrible and hairy, with warts on its nose, knots in its tail, and mould on its toes. The other creatures are not feeling quite so brave anymore.
Told in rollicking rhyme, this funny bedtime story turns under-the-bed fears into a playful creature parade. It is a great pick for readers who like monsters, surprises, and spooky-silly stories that are more fun than frightening.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The wind is howling, the thunder is crashing, and the lightning is flashing. Baby Bear, Little Bear, and Young Bear are sure they hear something frightening outside, so one by one they climb into bed with Daddy Bear.
Daddy Bear tells them not to worry. There are no monsters, he says, and they are being scaredy-bears. But when there is a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, even Daddy Bear may not feel quite as brave as he sounds.
Cozy, funny, and reassuring, this stormy-night story is perfect for readers who know that dark rooms, strange noises, and wild weather can feel a little bigger at bedtime.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Spots the ladybug wants to play hide-and-seek, but Beepo the lightning bug is sure the game will be easy. Ladybugs are bright and spotted, after all. How could Spots and the other bugs possibly stay hidden?
Turn the pages and join the search as different insects appear in clever hiding places. Peek-through pages add extra fun, making each discovery feel like part of the game.
Simple, playful, and interactive, this insect story is a cheerful choice for readers who like looking closely, guessing what comes next, and meeting tiny backyard creatures. It works especially well for children who enjoy hide-and-seek, ladybugs, and books that invite them to participate.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Far away in Fuzzy-Wuzzy Land, friendly bugs are ready to play beneath the golden sun. They are soft, silly, and full of fuzzy fun, each one adding something cheerful to this playful rhyming world.
Young readers can step into a bright bug-filled land where rhythm and sound make the story easy to join. The gentle rhyme keeps the pace lively, while the fuzzy-wuzzy creatures create a cozy, imaginative setting for insect-loving readers.
Light, musical, and sweetly silly, this book is best for children who enjoy rhyming picture books, friendly bugs, and warm read-aloud moments with a touch of make-believe.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
Boing! Big brown Bison is bouncing on the bed, and he is having a wonderful time. Then Aardvark, Beetle, and Chipmunk join in too. Bounce, bump, thump! The bed gets noisier, wobblier, and more crowded with every new friend.
This bedtime romp is full of rhythm, rhyme, and animal silliness as the bouncing gets more and more out of hand. But too many friends on one bed can only lead to trouble, especially when someone else is hiding under the covers.
Bright, bold, and energetic, this funny picture book is a great pick for readers who like noisy animal antics, repeated sounds, and bedtime stories that bounce instead of settle down.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Ty Tyrannosaurus likes being the biggest, baddest dinosaur around. With huge claws, a huge mouth, and a huge appetite, he is ready to stomp through the jungle and hunt for lunch. There is just one tiny problem: his little sister, Teri, wants to come too.
Teri loves her big brother, but her cheerful tagging along makes it very hard for Ty to look fierce. Every time he tries to prove how brave and terrifying he is, she gets in the way in the funniest possible fashion. This lively dinosaur story is full of stomping action, sibling comedy, and bold prehistoric fun for readers who enjoy big roars, big feelings, and little sisters who will not be ignored.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Meg Mummisaurus has laid an egg, and keeping it safe will not be easy. Around her come a whopping Wagosaurus, a stomping Clomposaurus, and a bumbling, stumbling Dozysaurus, each one making the prehistoric world feel louder and less careful than before.
Maybe Meg needs some help. As the dinosaurs crash, stomp, and roar through the story, readers are invited into the action of this lively rhyming adventure.
Full of playful dinosaur names, energetic language, and bright comic moments, this picture book is a strong choice for young readers who love roaring along with dinosaur stories. It is especially fun for children who enjoy silly prehistoric creatures and read-aloud rhythm.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Shark is seriously scary. His eyes are scary, his smile is scary, and his teeth are very, very sharp. Nearly everyone in the sea knows to stay out of his way. Everyone, that is, except Lobster.
Then Sadie swims into Shark’s life. She is as big as Shark, as scary as Shark, and somehow completely wonderful. Before long, Shark is acting silly, soppy, and not very terrifying at all. He will do almost anything to win her sharky heart, but can a creature who loves being frightening learn to be something more?
This funny ocean story mixes toothy drama, playful romance, and undersea silliness for young readers who enjoy bold animal characters with big personalities.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Christmas is coming, and Muddypaws wants to help. There are presents to sniff, cookies and cakes to discover, and a house full of exciting holiday bustle. But Muddypaws is still a puppy, and his helpful ideas have a way of turning into muddles.
Ben and his lovable dog do everything together, including getting ready for Christmas. As Muddypaws tumbles from one festive moment to the next, young readers can enjoy the excitement, mess, and warmth of a holiday at home with a pet.
Gentle, cheerful, and full of puppy mischief, this Christmas picture book is a sweet choice for children who love dogs, family celebrations, and cozy seasonal stories.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The forest is sparkling with Christmas excitement. Animals are decorating, wrapping presents, and making delicious treats. But Grumpy Badger wants nothing to do with any of it. Winter, in his opinion, is for sleeping straight through until spring.
With a firm “Piffle!” Badger curls up under his comforter and tries to ignore the celebration outside. Then visitors begin arriving at his door, one after another, bringing the noisy cheer of Christmas closer than he planned. When a crisis interrupts the merriment, Badger may have to decide whether staying grumpy is really worth it.
Warm, funny, and full of woodland charm, this holiday story is ideal for readers who enjoy animal tales about friendship, generosity, and the magic of being included.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
