Books by Pat Cummings

Known for the Talking with Artists and I Like to Read series, Pat Cummings writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, writing & storytelling.

Series

Talking with Artists

2 books · Ages 7–14

I Like to Read

1 book · Ages 2–5

Talking with...

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale

Pat Cummings

For the child who gets frustrated when someone else takes the credit or when things don't seem fair after they have done

Ages 4–8

Trace

Pat Cummings

For the child curious about their own roots and the hidden stories of the past. A young boy discovers a ghostly connecti

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

5 books

Ages 12–18

4 books

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