Reviews & awards
Discover what readers and reviewers enjoy about The Hiccups, from playful read-aloud moments to little lessons that stay with children.
“Overall, this is a valuable tool for caregivers, turning learning safety into a shared experience.”
“Ball's Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular is a delightful and educational children's book that blends engaging storytelling with essential lessons on pool safety.”
“In Dave W Ball's Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the alliteration in this title), Hiccup and his friends must learn the rules of pool safety before they can dive in and have some fun.”
2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Award
ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups2022 Purple Dragonfly Award
ABCs of Affirmation Starring The HiccupsWinner of a 2020 Purple Dragonfly Award
Hiccups AgainWinner of the 2021 Purple Dragonfly Award
Hiccups Again Epic AdventureFirst Place Winner, 2025 Purple Dragonfly Award, Educational Books
Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular“Water safety is such an important topic as it can literally be the difference between life and death.”
“If you're looking for a great book to teach your child about pool safety, I highly recommend "Safe Splash Spectacular.”
“The rhymes are catchy, and the safety tips are presented in a way that's fun and memorable.”
“Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular is a fun- filled rhyming story about water safety that will guide youngsters on how to safely navigate pool play.”
“This book teaches them pool safety in a delightful way with fun pictures and cute little rhymes.”
“a fun and colorful guide that teaches toddlers pool safety through rhymes and playful illustrations.”
A read-aloud experience that helps children practice the words and beliefs you want them to carry into the world.
“Parents and teachers will love the values and positive affirmations on each page—arranged in alphabetical order.”
“This is one of those colorful, bright, cheerful, positive books that help lay a foundation of affirmation in young readers.”
A Halloween book that keeps children busy, engaged, and laughing without being too scary.
“Told partially in rhyming verse and accompanied by spectacular pictures, this book is engaging, fun, and educational.”
“I've saved mentioning the best for last, and that's the fact that on practically every page there's a seek-and-find activity that young children will love to play.”
The next time your child gets the hiccups, you will have something fun to do together.
“was submitted for review as a book for preschool children, but never underestimate them or the enthusiasm and dedication of parents, grandparents, and carers.”
“My 2 and 4 year old loved it!”
A screen-free activity book that feels like play but quietly builds important early learning skills.
“Dave Ball creates an interactive and educational book for children.”
“What also captured me was that this was a wonderful way to educate children on learning how to count in a way that makes it more interactive and fun.”
A Christmas book your child can return to year after year, finding new details each time.
“Hiccup's Holiday Hunt: A Christmas Adventure is an entertaining and interactive book that will bring cheer to your children this Christmas.”
“Ball's picture book, Hiccup's Holiday Hunt: A Christmas Adventure, is a very merry look-and-find book for the 3 to 5 age group, although older children will have fun with this book as well.”
A simple, memorable way to start the pool safety conversation before your child gets near the water.
“Overall, this is a valuable tool for caregivers, turning learning safety into a shared experience.”
“Ball's Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular is a delightful and educational children's book that blends engaging storytelling with essential lessons on pool safety.”
A bright, funny summer story that gives kids the splashy fun of a water adventure from the couch.
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