The Kingdom of Fu Fu

The Kingdom Of Fu Fu reveals a whimsical land of creatures who live in a blue and yellow island home. When a young little Fu Fu is swept away from his home by a sudden storm and finds himself on a distant shore, he learns that Fu Fus are not just blue and yellow, but come in every color and live happily together. Presented in rhyming verse, the story is enhanced with 34 color illustrations by Chris Lyle and subtly teaches young readers about diversity and friendship.

Book synopsis

What looks like a cross between a Marge Simpson blue hairdoo and a baby yellow dinosaur? That’s right…a Fu Fu! In this new book, these smart and adorable creatures with golden toenails get instantly wisped by a Funami from their magical Fu island to New York City. The Fu Fus meet up with two city kids and begin their adventure. When a greedy jeweler in the diamond district of New York plans to Funap these two Fu Fus to grow his own FuGold, the real excitement starts. Hold on for the ride! Discover how the Fu Fus eventually find their way home to their special island introduced in Dr. Spalding’s first book, “The Kingdom of Fu Fu”!

Written by Dr. Bob Spalding, Jr.

Dr. Spalding, the author is a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN and resides on nearby Signal Mountain with his wife, Gina and daughter, Katherine. Dr. Spalding is a prolific inventor with over 28 products he has designed, manufactured and marketed. He is a former police officer and retired paramedic. Dr. Spalding remains involved in law enforcement and EMS activities.

Illustrations By Chris Lyle

Chris Lyle is a freelance artist and has worked in children's textile design for over fourteen years. He resides in the town of Signal Mountain, TN with his wife and three daughters. When not drawing, Chris enjoys gardening and landscape design. The Kingdom of Fu Fu is his first children's book.

What readers say

“The Kingdom Of Fu Fu reveals a whimsical land of creatures who live in a blue and yellow island home. When a young little Fu Fu is swept away by a sudden storm from his home and finds himself on a distant shore, he learns that Fu Fus are just blue and yellow, but come in every color and live happily together. Robert Spalding’s engaging, imaginative, and entertaining story is aptly illustrated by Chris Lyle and subtly teaches young readers about diversity and friendship. With its strong theme of friendship and diversity, The Kingdom Of Fu Fu is highly recommended for school and library picture book collections.”

— Midwest Book Review, ★★★★★

“Bob Spalding’s adventuresome tale of two young fu fus, who are stranded in New York City and seeking to find their way home, will entertain readers of all ages.”

— Linda Wyatt – Wild Hare Books, ★★★★★