Mary Murphy – illustratör

The young penguin in this board book edition of Mary Murphy's perennial favorite likes holding hands, dancing, eating new things, reading, and having all sorts of fun with an affectionate and caring older penguin. Perfect for little ones--and for the ones they love!

Bring love and joy to your child’s bedtime by reading them this enchanting picture book about a big and little panda expressing how much they love each other.Take a moment to sit down and read with your little one as this cute pair of pandas compare their love to all the things they see. Dandelion clocks, tabby kittens and building bricks are just some of the fun items in the rhyming couplets that cascade through this beautiful read. This fun and bouncy text will keep your child engaged as they grow from baby to toddler. With a vivid yellow colour scheme, this sweet book is a visual as well as an emotional joy. The contrasting yellow and black help with eyesight development in babies, and children will love spotting the fun little details as they get older.A cute and colourful way to show your child the deep affection between parent and child, grandparent and child and more, and a new take on the phrase ‘I love you to the moon and back’. A story which pulls on the heartstrings, and a touching read to share with little ones this Valentine's Day.

Bring love and joy to your child’s bedtime by reading them this enchanting picture book about a big and little panda expressing how much they love each other.Take a moment to sit down and read with your little one as this cute pair of pandas compare their love to all the things they see. Dandelion clocks, tabby kittens and building bricks are just some of the fun items in the rhyming couplets that cascade through this beautiful read. This fun and bouncy text will keep your child engaged as they grow from baby to toddler. With a vivid yellow colour scheme, this sweet book is a visual as well as an emotional joy. The contrasting yellow and black help with eyesight development in babies, and children will love spotting the fun little details as they get older.A cute and colourful way to show your child the deep affection between parent and child, grandparent and child and more, and a new take on the phrase ‘I love you to the moon and back’. A story which pulls on the heartstrings, and a touching read to share with little ones this Valentine's Day.

We all have a song! We all have something to say! We all get to shout out for a brand new day!We all have a voice and a song to sing! In this joyful, rhythmical picture book, Mary Murphy brings to life the beauty of the dawn chorus and shows that even the smallest of birds – and the littlest of readers – have a powerful voice. With stunning graphic artwork set against a rainbow of sky colour, Chirp heralds a new day and new beginnings.

A new edition of Mary Murphy's gorgeous exploration of the many ways animals snuggle down to sleep.The perfect bedtime read, snuggle down with this adorable new book from Mary Murphy, creator of A Kiss Like This and Say Hello Like This, as she invites you into lots of different little snorey, twitchy, cuddly animals’ homes as they get ready to go to sleep. With a beautiful sleepy action on every split-page, a lulling, rhythmical text and a cast of cute animal families, this book is sure to emit lots of oooh, aaaahs and … zzzzzz.

All the animals love the baby – and so will you!"I saw the baby! Did you see the baby?" "Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny, weeny thing." "I tickled the baby! Did you tickle the baby?" "Yes! I tickled the baby, the wriggly, giggly thing!" Join in the fun in this shout-out-loud board book for the very youngest of children.

We all have a song! We all have something to say! We all get to shout out for a brand new day!We all have a voice and a song to sing! In this joyful, rhythmical picture book, Mary Murphy brings to life the beauty of the dawn chorus and shows that even the smallest of birds – and the littlest of readers – have a powerful voice. With stunning graphic artwork set against a rainbow of sky colour, Chirp heralds a new day and new beginnings.

The first book in the delightful, warm and funny series about how tiny people called fidders lend a helping hand to humans-perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Andy Shepherd and Francesca SimonI'm Stevie Clipper. Me and my dad, we're fidders, and it's our job to help humans.Humans can't see fidders, and we can't let you know we exist. That's the rule, anyway.But me, I'm not so good with rules. Especially when a human I care about is in big, big trouble...The first book in a BRAND NEW WORLD and JAMPACKED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by the author!

Join two adorable bunnies on a heart‑warming journey that celebrates the simple power of saying ‘thank you’, in this delightful picture book from much-loved creator, Mary Murphy.   Nibble, nibble, nibble. Delicious carrot!   Did someone say . . . carrot?   Here – you can have one.  Oh, THANK you! Thank you, thank you,  thanks, thanks, thanks!  You're welcome, you're welcome, you're very, VERY welcome!  With bright, bold artwork, adorable characters and simple, bouncy text that’s perfect for reading aloud, Oh, Thank You! is suffused with Mary Murphy’s trademark playful humour and heart. Repetition and rhythm invite young readers to join in, while the gentle story shows them how kindness and gratitude help build friendship and connection.  Warm, uplifting and full of joy, Oh, Thank You! is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, offering them a reassuring reminder that saying thank you – and sharing what we love – makes everyday moments feel extra special.

Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and bestselling author of The Wordsmith, Patricia Forde.In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland's most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Pádraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:Find inspiration to start your storyCraft and develop twisty plotsCreate brilliant charactersBuild spectacular new worldsAlso includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.

Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and bestselling author of The Wordsmith, Patricia Forde.In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland's most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Pádraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:Find inspiration to start your storyCraft and develop twisty plotsCreate brilliant charactersBuild spectacular new worldsAlso includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.

A joyous version of the nativity story told by a curious little owl.It is a silent night and Little Owl is sitting in their tree with a waiting feeling, when a star sparkles along. "Come with me," says the star, and Little Owl follows, as do three men on camels and shepherds with their sheep. They soon find themselves part of the happiest scene on Earth. Perfect for small hands, this sturdy board book features a sparkly gold starburst foil effect on the cover and a triumphant last page!