Stef Murphy – illustratör

A dazzling story of bravery, making friends and letting go.One dark night, a tiny egg tumbles from a nest on a far-away star. Down, down, down the egg falls, whizzing all the way through space to land right outside Evie’s window. Inside the egg is a Star Dragon – a magical, shimmering creature who’s far, far from home.As the days pass, Evie and Star Dragon have the most wonderful time together. And after a while, Evie begins to wonder… could this new friend stay forever? But when Star Dragon’s glow starts to fade, Evie realises that she must help her magical friend find his way home. Because sometimes, saying goodbye is the bravest thing you can do.A magical, moving picture book that’s destined to be read and shared again and again.

Incy Wincy Spider climbs up the water spout. Rain, wind and snow make it hard for her to reach the top - but she won't give up. This expanded version of the well-loved children's rhyme is brought to life by Stef Murphy's amusing illustrations.

ONLY BLUE ALLOWED, by Blue government demand. Anything that isn''t blue, by colour law, is banned.In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him. For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.In a world where only one colour is allowed, will he be brave enough to tell his dad? And will they be able to defy the rules and create a world where EVERY colour is welcome? One boy and his dad are about to come OUT OF THE BLUE and into life in technicolour!A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colours of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy. Championing difference, diversity and pride, this gloriously illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, Grandad''s Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.

ONLY BLUE ALLOWED, by Blue government demand. Anything that isn't blue, by colour law, is banned.In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him. For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.In a world where only one colour is allowed, will he be brave enough to tell his dad? And will they be able to defy the rules and create a world where EVERY colour is welcome? One boy and his dad are about to come OUT OF THE BLUE and into life in technicolour!A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colours of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy. Championing difference, diversity and pride, this gloriously illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.

Fred the fairy works at a Wish-Granting Plant – and when he’s finally given his very first wish to grant, he wants to get it right!Josh only has one wish. He’s been invited to a princess party . . . and he needs a dress to wear! With time ticking and the party approaching, it’s up to Fred to conjure up the PERFECT outfit, and make sure that Josh is the very best-dressed princess. Can Fred make this little boy’s wish come true, and prove himself in the process?A Fairy Called Fred is a funny, joyful Cinderella story that celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and to do something for the very first time. From the creators of the much-loved picture book Out of the Blue, it’s perfect for fans of Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.

Fred the fairy works at a Wish-Granting Plant – and when he''s finally given his very first wish to grant, he wants to get it right!Josh only has one wish. He''s been invited to a princess party . . . and he needs a dress to wear! With time ticking and the party approaching, it''s up to Fred to conjure up the PERFECT outfit, and make sure that Josh is the very best-dressed princess. Can Fred make this little boy''s wish come true, and prove himself in the process?A Fairy Called Fred is a funny, joyful Cinderella story that celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and to do something for the very first time. From the creators of the much-loved picture book Out of the Blue, it''s perfect for fans of Grandad''s Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest – and on to a thrilling adventure.A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires – the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

A storybook to soothe anxiety through mindfulness.

A gorgeous picture book that weaves soothing actions into a magical story, helping young children to feel calm and relaxed. Features a set of easy mindfulness activities anyone can enjoy.From the creators of The Fire Fox, Alexandra Page and Stef Murphy, shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize.It's show-and-tell tomorrow and Rory is anxious – he doesn't have anything special to share with the class. But everything changes when Rory meets his very own worry tiger, who helps him feel calm."Try this," said the tiger. "See how quiet you can be. Tiptoe like a tiger and tell me what you see."Breathe deep to smell the jungle scents.Stretch to join the monkeys high up in the trees.Listen carefully to the creatures all around.This enchanting story is full of mindfulness actions that anyone can use to wind down, beat anxiety and fall smoothly to sleep at bedtime.The Worry Tiger is a colourfully illustrated book with a gentle rhyme that's a joy to read aloud and will help children relax and share their thoughts and worries.Includes a set of fun and easy activities at the back of the book to encourage calm, happiness and creativity for young children.

A gorgeous picture book that weaves soothing actions into a magical story, helping young children to feel calm and relaxed. Features a set of easy mindfulness activities anyone can enjoy.From the creators of The Fire Fox, Alexandra Page and Stef Murphy, shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize.It's show-and-tell tomorrow and Rory is anxious – he doesn't have anything special to share with the class. But everything changes when Rory meets his very own worry tiger, who helps him feel calm."Try this," said the tiger. "See how quiet you can be. Tiptoe like a tiger and tell me what you see."Breathe deep to smell the jungle scents.Stretch to join the monkeys high up in the trees.Listen carefully to the creatures all around.This enchanting story is full of mindfulness actions that anyone can use to wind down, beat anxiety and fall smoothly to sleep at bedtime.The Worry Tiger is a colourfully illustrated book with a gentle rhyme that's a joy to read aloud and will help children relax and share their thoughts and worries.Includes a set of fun and easy activities at the back of the book to encourage calm, happiness and creativity for young children.

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest – and on to a thrilling adventure.A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires – the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

This vividly illustrated book shines a light on the animal kingdom like never before. Perfect for young animal lovers, The Surprising Lives of Animals is a captivating reading experience that will amaze children and deepen their understanding of the world around them.Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools?In this fascinating book you’ll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common. From team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble, you’ll discover that, actually, animals are a lot like you!Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannahs, watery realms and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery. Meet the monkeys who love to take baths, or the penguins who toboggan for fun. Hear the stories of escaping honey badgers, sneaky spiders and clever crows. Or find out if animals can really talk.You’ll see plenty of Earth’s creatures, from creepy crawlies to mega mammals, and you’ll learn abouttheirlives, habitats, characteristics and behaviours – and uncover what makes each of them so surprisingly similar to us humans. Look out for ‘Scientist Spotlight’ boxes too, to learn about some important scientists and conservationists, such as Sir David Attenborough and Dame Jane Goodall.

This vividly illustrated book shines a light on the animal kingdom like never before. Perfect for young animal lovers, The Surprising Lives of Animals is a captivating reading experience that will amaze children and deepen their understanding of the world around them.Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools?In this fascinating book you’ll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common. From team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble, you’ll discover that, actually, animals are a lot like you!Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannahs, watery realms and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery. Meet the monkeys who love to take baths, or the penguins who toboggan for fun. Hear the stories of escaping honey badgers, sneaky spiders and clever crows. Or find out if animals can really talk.You’ll see plenty of Earth’s creatures, from creepy crawlies to mega mammals, and you’ll learn abouttheirlives, habitats, characteristics and behaviours – and uncover what makes each of them so surprisingly similar to us humans. Look out for ‘Scientist Spotlight’ boxes too, to learn about some important scientists and conservationists, such as Sir David Attenborough and Dame Jane Goodall.

Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate.  What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story. The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including:  Visiting a pirate milkshake barWearing a sparkly eye patch and a beardPacking a treasure mapVoyaging on a ghost shipSailing past an island made of chocolateFacing a tentacled sea monster  Once they’ve finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? You’re the Hero is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the story will end and choosing a reward, the reader controls the action from start to finish. Packed full of imaginative characters, thrilling places to go, hilarious random objects and extraordinary situations to choose from, these books are made to be read again and again.

Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate.  What if you could have MILLIONS of them?  With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story.  The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including:   Visiting a pirate milkshake barWearing a sparkly eye patch and a beardPacking a treasure mapVoyaging on a ghost shipSailing past an island made of chocolateFacing a tentacled sea monster  Once they’ve finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page?  You’re the Hero is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the story will end and choosing a reward, the reader controls the action from start to finish. Packed full of imaginative characters, thrilling places to go, hilarious random objects and extraordinary situations to choose from, these books are made to be read again and again.

What IS the sky? Where does it end? Is it really blue? And how high can we fly? This charming flap book appeals to young children's natural sense of curiosity and lets them explore the answers for themselves - from cloud watching to star gazing, peachy sunsets to dazzling Northern Lights, helicopter rides to space travel. Discover the highest thing you can see in the sky, the furthest distance a spacecraft has travelled... and what the sky is really made of.

Sometimes, all you need is just a little hug!Wolfie is feeling a bit fragile, so he looks to his friends to cheer him up. Each offers their own version of a hug, but they’re all a bit too wild for Wolfie! Snake squeezes far too tight, and Orangutan’s loop-the-loop hug is a bit too much... surely someone must have the perfect hug to cheer poor Wolfie up? Perhaps all is not as it seems, and there’s a very special someone who’s ready to help.A heartwarming celebration of the special bond a child has with their toys, and the very special power of a simple, loving hug.

Sometimes, all you need is just a little hug!Wolfie is feeling a bit fragile, so he looks to his friends to cheer him up. Each offers their own version of a hug, but they’re all a bit too wild for Wolfie! Snake squeezes far too tight, and Orangutan’s loop-the-loop hug is a bit too much... surely someone must have the perfect hug to cheer poor Wolfie up? Perhaps all is not as it seems, and there’s a very special someone who’s ready to help.A heartwarming celebration of the special bond a child has with their toys, and the very special power of a simple, loving hug.

An incredible tale of courage and friendship between a little boy and a friendly bear. When a boy finds himself lost in the woods during a family outing he feels bold and brave ... until it starts to get dark. As night falls and he begins to feel scared and alone, he meets the most unexpected of friends - a gentle bear. The two curl up together under the watch of a shining star until daybreak and the little boy is found. But was the bear really ever there?Inspired by the amazing true story of a three-year-old boy who went missing in the woods for two days, and told his parents that a kind bear kept him safe.

Eläinten hauskat tavat tutuiksi! Tiesitkö, että eläimet tanssivat, nauravat ja leikkivät aivan kuten me ihmisetkin? Tai että eläimetkin rakentavat koteja, käyttävät työkaluja ja huolehtivat loukkaantuneista lajitovereistaan?Eläinten jännä maailma vie lukijan löytöretkelle yllättäviin paikkoihin maanalaisista koloista ja heinikkoisilta savanneilta aina vedenalaisiin valtakuntiin ja korkealle kohoaviin puunlatvoihin. Tutuiksi tulevat eläinmaailman otukset pikkuruisista matelijoista jättimäisiin nisäkkäisiin sekä niiden elintavat ja ympäristöt.Tutustu kylpeviin apinoihin ja hippaa leikkiviin delfiineihin. Lue tarinoita nerokkaista mesimäyristä, ovelista hämähäkeistä ja älykkäistä variksista. Saat myös selvän siitä, osaavatko eläimet todella puhua.Tämä hauskasti kuvitettu kirja kurkistaa eläinten ihmeelliseen maailmaan ja näyttää kuinka saman kaltaisia eläimet ja ihmiset ovat.