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Billy, Dinkaboo, Zibbadee and Snoot sitting together at sunset Pops waving to Dinkaboo from his porch armchair Dinkaboo, Zibbadee and Billy painting a new bowl for Snoot
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Short, cheerful picture books for kids ages 3 to 8. In every story, Dinkaboo and friends face a real kid-sized challenge and learn one virtue that lasts a lifetime.

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Dinkaboo, Snoot and Zibbadee playing ball in the garden Miss Maplethorn smiling in her classroom Zibbadee watching Dinkaboo hug Snoot
Series 1

The Dinkaboo Virtue Series

Twelve books, twelve virtues. Available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback.

Dinkaboo, an orange creature with a glowing antenna, jumping and waving
Dinkaboo
Zibbadee, a purple creature with a pink bow, pointing at a glowing flower
Zibbadee
Billy in a blue cap and green shirt, standing with his bike in the park
Billy
  1. Book 1 Kindness

    Dinkaboo and the New Kid

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  2. Book 2 Honesty

    Dinkaboo and the Broken Bowl

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  3. Book 3 Sharing

    Dinkaboo's Favorite Ball

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  4. Book 4 Patience

    Dinkaboo Waits for the Garden

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  5. Book 5 Courage

    Zibbadee Speaks Up

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  6. Book 6 Responsibility

    Who Feeds Snoot Today?

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  7. Book 7 Gratitude

    Dinkaboo Says Thank You

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  8. Book 8 Perseverance

    Dinkaboo Learns to Ride

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  9. Book 9 Respect

    Dinkaboo and Grandpa's Stories

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  10. Book 10 Forgiveness

    Billy and the Big Mistake

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  11. Book 11 Self-control

    Dinkaboo and the Last Cookie

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  12. Book 12 Teamwork

    The Great Snoot Rescue

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    Aunt Peggy Sue
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    Biscuit the puppy
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    Angus the musician
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    Nurse Sally Lou
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    Ernie the mechanic
Snoot the basset hound with soil on his nose beside a tipped-over flowerpot
Snoot
Pops in a green cardigan, smiling in an armchair with a warm mug
Pops
Miss Maplethorn with a tall beehive hairdo and purple glasses in her classroom
Miss Maplethorn
Coming in 2027

Two more Virtue Series are on the way

Twenty-four new adventures in Arcola-Doo, with new friends, surprising backstories, and more lessons to grow on.

Series 2 · Early 2027

Meet Billy's world-traveling Aunt Peggy Sue, Angus the rock-band teen, and Biscuit the pup. Discover how the whole gang first came together.

Series 3 · Spring 2027

Nurse Sally Lou and Ernie the mechanic move to town, and Arcola-Doo learns what it means to weather a big storm together.