Featured Stories

Welcome to the world of Alans Books.

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Pick Your Next Adventure


A curious frog who loves puddles, rain boots, and adventure.

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More Stories From Alan

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Where AB Puddles Began

AB Puddles first splashed onto the page in the story I Really Like Puddles. What began as a simple moment of childhood joy soon became a character children everywhere could recognize — a cheerful frog in yellow boots who reminds us that imagination often begins with something as simple as a puddle.

Spend Time With AB Puddles

Continue the Adventure



Soft, playful shirts inspired by the world of AB Puddles™

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Young Author Club™


Encouraging children to imagine, write and create through stories, recognition, and meaningful experiences.

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Recognition & Rewards

Part of the Young Author Club™ Collection

Inspired by characters from Alan’s Books, these items bring familiar storybook friends beyond the page and into a child’s everyday world. Each one celebrates reading, imagination, creativity, and the stories children love.

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Questions or School Visits? Teachers, librarians, and parents are always welcome to reach out.

Meet Alan Anderson

Alan Anderson is a children’s author and storyteller who believes books can encourage imagination, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading. Drawing on a lifetime of service, family, and experiences with children, Alan creates stories designed to make young readers laugh, think, imagine, and keep turning the page.

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