Mary Murphy betovert zelfs de jongste lezers met haar kenmerkende stijl, waarbij ze opvallende graphics combineert met speelse tekst die van de pagina lijkt te springen. Haar werk wordt gekenmerkt door gedurfde beelden en een ritmisch verhaal dat kinderen in het verhaal trekt. Naast het creëren van geliefde kinderboeken deelt ze ook haar passie voor visueel vertellen door illustratieonderwijs te geven.
The vibrant graphics and lively text by Mary Murphy create an enchanting experience for readers celebrating a new baby or embracing their own identity as a parent. The book's engaging style captures the joy and excitement surrounding the arrival of a little one, making it a delightful read for families.
"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"--Publisher's description.
The Murphys live at 53 Parrot Park, Dublin. There's Mammy, Rory, Anna and Mary (the twins), Cormac, Catherine and Susan (who is only one - she is full of smiles and listens to nobody). Whether they're mowing the lawn, getting rid of pesky headlice or hunting down UFOs, everything is an adventure with the Murphy family.
What I like most is this pencil. It is red outside and red inside. Its colour comes out like a red ribbon. It's what I like most in the world. Except for...A little girl tells us about all her favourite things, from her light-up shoes, to hot, steamy chips, to her red pencil. But the girl knows that, even as her feet grow, her plate empties, and her pencil shortens, there's someone she'll always love ... and that is what she likes the very, very most. An intimate ode to the unwavering love a child has for their mother, this tender, lyrical story is brought exquisitely to life by Zhu Cheng-Liang, a recipient of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
Follow along as various animals kiss one another.
This charming bedtime story features delightful animal characters, continuing the whimsical storytelling style of the creator's previous works, A Kiss Like This and Say Hello Like This! Perfect for sharing at night, it promises to engage young readers with its endearing illustrations and soothing narrative, making it an ideal addition to any bedtime routine.
With a sure touch, this beautiful book shows every young child its special place in the world, and how everyone and everything is both itself and part of the whole.
With bold, eye-catching graphics, glittering foil, and a gentle text, Mary Murphy retells an age-old Christmas story for the youngest of children. It was a silent night. I sat in my tree, with a waiting feeling. On a silent night, a star beckons to Little Owl, and he follows. He flies by three men on camels, plodding through sand and watching the sky. He flies above hills where shepherds keep watch over sheep, who watch too. And finally, in a distant manger, he finds a man, a woman, and the happiest baby - and joy that lights the world.
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
The collection features a rich tapestry of fiction, including a novella, a novelette, seven short stories, four flash pieces, and three poems, all spanning diverse genres. Readers are invited to journey through time, experiencing the lives of characters from the past and those yet to come, creating a unique blend of narrative styles and emotional depth.