Books by Peter Bently

3 books · Ages 3–11

Peter Bently writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of fear & bravery, making friends, teamwork & collaboration.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Shark in the Dark
Shark in the Dark
Peter Bently
A fearsome shark loves to scare all the other fish in the ocean, until they decide they've had enough. Can these clever
Ages 4–8
Cover of King Jack and the Dragon
King Jack and the Dragon
Peter Bently
For the little adventurer who feels brave in the backyard but a bit nervous when the sun goes down and friends head home
Ages 3–6
Cover of Captain Jack and the Pirates
Captain Jack and the Pirates
Peter Bently
Join Jack, Zack, and Caspar as their sand-built galleon sails into an imaginary high-seas adventure. They brave a storm,
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
King Jack and the Dragon
Ages 4–7
3 books
Shark in the Dark
King Jack and the Dragon
Captain Jack and the Pirates
Ages 8–11
2 books
Shark in the Dark
Captain Jack and the Pirates

Common Themes

Fear & BraveryMaking FriendsTeamwork & CollaborationEmpathy & KindnessSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & SocialCreativity & ImaginationLove & Family

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