Barnaby of Bramble Baypicture books by Alan Cuzen

The Barnaby of Bramble Bay series

The Books

Funny, warm-hearted read-aloud picture books for ages 4–8. Available in paperback and on Kindle — free to read with Kindle Unlimited.

Cover of Barnaby and the Golden Fish
Book 1 of 4

Barnaby and the Golden Fish

  • Sharing
  • Saying please
  • Unlikely friends

Barnaby is not a sweet cat. He doesn’t purr, he doesn’t share, and he certainly doesn’t want a friend.

So when a chatty young seagull called Pip lands beside him just as he finds the most golden, most crispy fish tail in all of Bramble Bay, things go very wrong, very fast…

A funny, warm-hearted story about pride, hunger, and what happens when you finally say please.

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Barnaby and Pip sharing a fish tail on a wooden dock at sunsetBarnaby puffed up in shock as Pip the seagull lands on an oil drum, shouting FLAP-FLAP-SQUAWK
Cover of The Coziest Box in the World
Book 2 of 4

The Coziest Box in the World

  • Kindness
  • Saying sorry
  • Teamwork

Barnaby has found it: the coziest box in the world. Thick, dry, and lined with warm bubble wrap, it is perfect for one grumpy cat, and absolutely nobody else.

So when three soggy little mice ask to share, Barnaby’s temper gets the better of him… and costs him everything.

A funny, gentle story about kindness, second chances, and discovering that warmth is better when it’s shared.

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Three wet mice on the rim of a cardboard box in the rain, with Barnaby peeking outBarnaby curled up asleep in a straw-lined den with three little mice snuggled against him
Cover of The Flea-Market Hat
Book 3 of 4

The Flea-Market Hat

  • Pride
  • Patience
  • Making room

One gust of sea wind, one dusty bowler hat, and Barnaby is suddenly the King of the Alleyway.

Nothing will spoil his royal parade… except perhaps a very small, very friendly puppy who simply will not get out of the way.

A funny, big-hearted story about pride, patience, and making room for someone new.

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Barnaby in a bowler hat glaring at a bouncy puppy on a street of colourful housesBarnaby asleep on a sunny wall beside a puppy wearing a big bowler hat
Cover of The Winter Lantern
Book 4 of 4

The Winter Lantern

  • Forgiveness
  • Asking for help
  • Friendship

Winter has come to Bramble Bay, and Barnaby has found the last warm spot in town: a little glowing lantern tucked behind the fishmonger’s shed.

He is NOT sharing it. Not with a chatty seagull, and certainly not with a puppy who has grown into a very big, very bouncy dog.

But when an avalanche of snow traps him in the dark, Barnaby learns that the warmest thing of all might be a friend with big paws.

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A big friendly dog bounding through the snow towards a startled Barnaby by the frozen harbourBarnaby, Pip and the big dog curled up asleep in the town hall doorway on a snowy night
All four Barnaby of Bramble Bay books side by side