Safety Awareness
Safe Splash Spectacular
Pool-time fun wrapped around easy safety rules.
Ages 3 to 5
Find it. Laugh. Learn real life skills with the Hiccups.
Re-readable books that help little kids build safety, confidence, focus, social skills, and curiosity, all through playful storytime.
★ Safe Splash Spectacular Gold Medal Winner
★ Safe Splash Spectacular 1st Place Winner
Safe Splash Spectacular ★4.7 (103)
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Haunted Halloween Hunt ★4.3 (106)
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ABCs of Affirmation ★4.5 (79)
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Hiccups Again: Epic Adventure ★4.8 (24)
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Hiccups Holiday Hunt ★4.7 (49)
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Wild Waterslide Race ★4.1 (25)
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Hiccups Again ★4.7 (33)
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Hiccups ★4.4 (22)
The 5 Life Skills PRKB helps kids practice (through play)
Not just cute stories. Each book builds a skill your child can use the very next day.
Safety Awareness
Pause before the leap
Simple rules, repeated with smiles, so safety sticks without scary vibes.
Emotional Confidence
Kind self-talk
Confidence-building words kids repeat until they start believing them.
Focus & Observation
Slow down and spot it
Seek-and-find play that trains attention like a game, not a chore.
Better with others
Sharing, listening, taking turns, and handling little conflicts with big growth.
Curiosity & Independence
Try new things
Adventure energy that helps kids explore, ask questions, and feel capable.
Why kids love the Hiccups
Emotion first, learning right behind it. Tiny hunts turn pages into mini victories.
Giggles galore
Silly characters and hidden surprises keep kids engaged from page one.
Learning made fun
Builds attention, vocabulary, and problem solving through play.
Skills that stick
Short, repeatable moments help kids practice the same skill again and again.
Explore the Hiccups collection
Filter by the life skill you want your child to practice.
Focus & Observation
Seasonal
Hiccup's Haunted Halloween Hunt
A spooky, silly seek & find that kids ask for every October.
Focus & Observation
Seasonal
Hiccups Holiday Hunt
A merry, cozy seek & find made for December giggles.
Focus & Observation
Hiccups Again: Epic Adventure
A laugh-out-loud quest packed with finds on every page.
Emotional Confidence
ABCs of Affirmation
Confidence-building A–Z with bright art and kind words.
Curiosity & Independence
Hiccups
The playful, bouncy original that started it all.
Curiosity & Independence
Hiccups Again
More rhymes, more smiles, short lines perfect for bedtime.
Curiosity & Independence
Wild Waterslide Race
Zippy rhymes + splashy art = instant giggles.
Peek inside a fan favorite
Short wins keep kids hooked and happy. Here is a peek at Hiccup's Haunted Halloween Hunt.
Got questions?
Fast answers for curious parents.
What ages are the Hiccups books for?
Most Hiccups books are designed for children ages 3 to 5. The simple rhymes and playful prompts work for pre-readers, and many siblings up to age 7 enjoy helping.
Which book should I start with?
If you want a life skill with everyday impact, start with Safe Splash Spectacular for safety. If you want daily confidence practice, start with ABCs of Affirmation. If you want instant engagement, choose a seek-and-find hunt.
Will kids get bored after one read?
No. Many titles include multiple prompts and hidden surprises, so children discover new items every session. Parents can vary the challenge by asking kids to find colors, numbers, or characters.
Where can I buy the books?
All Hiccups books are available on Amazon in paperback. Use the “Buy on Amazon” buttons above or search Amazon for “Hiccups” and the author name “Dave W. Ball.”