Stef Murphy – illustratör

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.

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.

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.

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.