Picture books for ages 4–8
Barnaby of Bramble Bay
He doesn’t purr. He doesn’t share. And he certainly doesn’t want any friends…
…but somehow, friends keep finding him anyway. Funny, warm-hearted read-aloud stories about the grumpiest cat by the sea, by Alan Cuzen.
Welcome to Bramble Bay
A little seaside town with a very grumpy cat
Bramble Bay has cobbled lanes, a busy fish market, a creaky old boardwalk and a harbour full of noisy seagulls. It also has Barnaby — a grey tabby with one torn ear who would like everyone to leave him entirely, completely, perfectly alone.
Each book brings a new visitor who won’t take no for an answer. Barnaby never turns sweet… but by the last page, he always makes a little room.
Meet the characters
The series
Four stories, one very grumpy cat
In paperback and on Kindle. Each one is a complete story, so you can start anywhere.
Book 2
The Coziest Box in the World
Three soggy mice need somewhere warm, and Barnaby has the perfect box.
Story time
Watch the first pages
Curl up and listen to the start of Barnaby and the Golden Fish — then find out what happens to that crispy fish tail in the book.
Friends (whether he likes it or not)
Barnaby
Pip
Pipkin, Penny & Peanut
The Puppy