Books by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Lucy Ruth Cummins writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–8, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, self-confidence & identity, hope & optimism.

Standalone Books

Stumpkin

Lucy Ruth Cummins

Stumpkin is as orange as a traffic cone and round as a basketball, but he worries no one will pick him for their window

Ages 4–8

Our Pool

Lucy Ruth Cummins

The heat is rising in the city, but the public pool is open for everyone to splash, race, and stay cool together in a su

Ages 4–8

Dalmartian A Mars Rover's Story

Lucy Ruth Cummins

For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for a far-off friend. A lonely, spotted rover finds wonder and a sense

Ages 4–8

A Hungry Lion, or a Dwindling Assortment of Animals

Lucy Ruth Cummins

Thirteen animals slowly disappear in this witty, sketchy tale where a hungry lion might not be exactly what he seems.

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

4 books