Kathryn Durst – illustratör

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Hey Grandude! written and read by Paul McCartney. See the compass needle spin - let the magic fun begin!Meet Grandude - a super-cool, intrepid-explorer grandfather with some amazing tricks up his sleeve...Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe. . .Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches!

Brought to you by Puffin. As the Chillers explored, Lucy spotted a picture of Nandude, their adventurous grandmother."When will we see her again?" asked Bob."Perhaps we could go on an adventure to find her!" said Em . . .Grandude and the Chillers are back!Jump aboard Grandude''s magical green submarine and join the quest to find Nandude, following her musical trail around the world and deep beneath the sea.From the legendary Paul McCartney''s unique imagination comes this action-packed, rip-roaring adventure. Packed full of strange surprises, playful Beatles references, and heart-warming family fun.Celebrate the fun grandparents and their grandchildren can have together, even if there is a bit of distance keeping them apart.Praise for New York Times Number 1 Bestseller Hey Grandude!A charming tale from the music legend - with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed by old and young - THE SUNInspired by his own experience of being a ''Grandude'' of eight, the picture book sees four youngsters and their grandfather travel the world on a host of magical adventures - OK MAGAZINE© Paul McCartney 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Mayhem abounds in this romp of a story about a girl’s search for her missing dog — and about the dog who’s just chasing a wild adventure!

A girl races all over town looking for her lost pug, Kirby. As she asks one dog owner in town after another if they’ve seen her missing pet, readers are treated to poetically succinct depictions of every dog breed the girl comes across in the neighborhood. “Golden retrievers are pleasers. Poodles are overachievers. Border collies are always on the job.” While at the same time, each alternating spread reveals the story of where her dog actually is, defined by the repeated phrase “But pugs cause traffic jams!” It’s a dog’s world of fun all around! Who could resist falling in love with this pug? (Hint: no one!)

Award-winning author Jennifer McGrath has crafted a funny, clever ode to the world’s most beloved pets. The repetitive pattern of the catchy refrain “But pugs cause traffic jams” is sure to have children reciting it on cue, making this a lively storytime choice. Kathryn Durst’s richly colored illustrations of the dogs and their perfectly paired people keep the visual interest high, while the speech bubbles add humor and energy. This delightful picture book with a strong focus on community is one that’s sure to get children talking about dogs they have known, making it an easy jumping-off point for exploring animal traits and the unique characteristics of different dog breeds. It would also work well as a writing prompt for children to create their own descriptive dog or pet stories.