The Books Kids Can't Put Down. The Stories Parents Actually Enjoy Reading. Again. And Again. And Again.

Two series. Endless adventures. Laugh-out-loud rhymes for ages 3–8 and reimagined fairy tales for ages 5–10 — all set in the World of Prpl Up Pup.

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The children's book 'Up, Up, Pup!' by Benjamin A. King, standing upright on a lavender background.

What If Quitting Was the Easy Part. And Your Kid Chose Not To?

Pup has a task. It's hard. It's no fun. And quitting is looking pretty good right now. Up, Up, Pup! meets little ones right where they are — and shows them they're braver than they think. A rhyming picture book about bravery and believing in yourself, written and illustrated by Benjamin A. King. Ages 3–8 | 45 pages | Hardcover.

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A hardcover children's book titled 'Pup and the Crocodile Smile' by Benjamin A. King, standing upright on a solid orange background.

Pup Was Just Walking Along. Then He Met a Crocodile.

This croc had stripes of orange and white, long claws, and teeth with a dreadful bite — and Pup's day just got a whole lot more dangerous. Will Pup find a way out? And could two foes somehow become friends? A rhyming picture book about creativity, courage, and forgiveness by Benjamin A. King. Ages 3–8 | 62 pages | Hardcover.

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Priscilla in the Purple Hood is a picture book and the book cover features dogs cartoon characters in purple, penguins, and an orange crocodile. All are part of the new kids books from Prpl Up Pup Tails. Written and illustrated by Benjamin A. King.

You Think You Know This Story. You Don't.

Pup's bold little sister Priscilla is heading to Grandma's house. There's a wolf in the woods who thinks he's very, very clever. He is not. Packed with outrageous characters, quirky twists, and a brand-new ending that'll have kids cackling — this is fairy tale retelling done the Prpl Up Pup way. For ages 5–10.

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Everyone Knows Rhyming Books Are Good for Kids. Ours Are Also Impossible to Put Down.

  • Build early reading skills

    Rhymes help kids hear word sounds, learn new words, and feel confident as readers. Picture books make it even stronger by showing words with images, helping kids connect sounds, letters, and meaning.

  • Boost memory and thinking

    The rhythm and repetition in rhyming stories improve memory, focus, and problem-solving. When paired with colorful pictures, children remember more and understand stories better.

  • Bring joy and connection

    Rhyming books turn reading into fun. Families, grandparents, and teachers can use them to share quality time and talk about feelings. With rhyme and illustrations together, story time becomes a moment kids look forward to.
EXPLORE PUP'S WORLD

Because the best kids' books don't just get read. They get remembered. They get requested. They get read again — by parents who don't mind one bit.

Benjamin A. King reading to children in the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa with straw huts and tables. During storytime Ben was reading his latest picture book Priscilla in the Purple Hood.

Pup's Coming to Your School. (Benjamin's Bringing Him.)

Kids will lean in. Teachers will smile. And every child will leave convinced they can do hard things. Benjamin A. King — author, illustrator, and creator of the World of Prpl Up Pup — brings his stories to life with live readings packed with laughs, heart, and a little pup with a lot to say. Wholesale inquiries welcome too — for bookstores, gift shops, and retailers ready to bring Pup to their community.

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