Cet auteur est célèbre pour une œuvre prolifique de près de 200 livres, qui ont conquis enfants, parents et bibliothécaires à travers le pays. Ses illustrations distinctives sont une marque de fabrique de ses créations, complétant souvent les récits avec un charme visuel unique. La capacité de l'auteur à établir un lien avec le jeune public par le texte et l'image a cimenté son statut. Son travail séduit constamment les lecteurs par sa narration captivante et sa valeur artistique.
David McPhail's celebration of the joys - and trials - of sisterhood has been a favourite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now available in a bilingual board book featuring Spanish and English text set in two colors for easy readability, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too.Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
Jack wants to play with Rick, and Rick wants to play with Jack--but there's a river between them. David McPhail reveals that friendship can bridge any river--and that when it comes to having fun, two is always better than one!
Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail crafts a simple, powerful allegory about the safety of home and the strength of unconditional love. After a long night of foraging, a tired raccoon returns home to sleep in Old Tree's branches by the shore. Suddenly, a howling wind comes up! Waves smash! Thunderbolts crash! Danger after danger assails Old Tree; oblivious to the raging storm, the raccoon sleeps on, safely sheltered in its branches. Though all seems lost, Old Tree never gives up on the raccoon—and the raccoon never gives up on Old Tree. This classic tale is sure to warm the heart.
The story centers on the caring friendship between Boy, Dog, and Bird as they come together to support Boy during his illness. Dog and Bird employ their unique traits and creativity to cheer him up, showcasing the importance of friendship and compassion in times of need. Their efforts highlight the bond they share and the lengths friends will go to help one another.
Reading everything he can after learning how to read, young Edward finds his imagination soaring and particularly enjoys adventure stories, and one day he wakes up to find himself surrounded by pirates.
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
Endorsed by Amnesty International. No. No? No! A little boy sets out to deliver a letter, witnessing acts of war on the way. But when he encounters a bully by the post-box, he decides that enough is enough. Almost wordless, but speaking volumes, No! dramatises conflict and its alternatives in a language that is accessible to everyone, young or old: beautiful paintings, executed with profound feeling and an artist's vision and wisdom. No! is the author's expression of hope that the playgrounds of the world, big and small, will soon become safer and friendlier for all.
With simple sentences and beautiful watercolor illustrations, David McPhail weaves the tail of three fast friends who all read from the same book.
Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe?The storm is very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits . . . and hugs are shared by all.But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?. The family searches high and low and in and out. When hope is gone, the cats emerge from their hiding place. All are safe.The last sentence in the book asks, “What makes YOU feel safe?” inviting caregivers and children to a conversation about coping with fears.David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of best-selling children's books and winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. Pouring his heart and soul into the illustrations for this book, David McPhail has created a dozen ink-and-watercolor mini-masterpieces in jewel-like tones. The character in this story was inspired by David McPhail’s stepchild, whom he has always wanted to keep safe.