Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

  • 5 stars across 25 books
Mary Murphy is one of the most talented young author/illustrators publishing today. Her hallmark brightly-coloured illustrations and heart-warming storylines have won her much critical acclaim, and this book marks the exciting launch of a fantastic new colourful, graphic style. Her first book I Like it When (Egmont) was published in 1997. Since then she has published a number of successful picture books, including My Puffer Train (Mammoth Irish, 1999), Caterpillar's Wish, You Smell, and Here Comes Spring (DK). She studied Illustration at the College of Marketing and Design and has worked as a freelance illustrator for design and advertising companies. She lives in Dublin with her two dogs, Sally and Jem, and plans to move to the west of Ireland at the beginning of 2001.
5th July 2012

Slow Snail

Sloooooooowly snail slides, up and down, over and under, in and out... Snail is soooo slow... It takes her all day to s... MoreSlow Snail

(5 reviews) Review
2nd January 2014

A Kiss Like This

A beautiful new novelty title from Mary Murphy that bursts at the seams with all kinds of kisses and cuddles from giraff... MoreA Kiss Like This

(3 reviews) Review
3rd July 2014

Are You My Mummy?

Lift the flaps and join the peek-a-boo fun with this lovely little puppy who is looking for his mummy. Can you ... MoreAre You My Mummy?

(3 reviews) Review
5th September 2013

Mouse Is Small

A bright and colourful Baby Walker board book to help introduce your baby to sizes.Mouse is small, tortoise is bigger, z... MoreMouse Is Small

(2 reviews) Review
5th July 2012

Quick Duck!

This little duckling needs to be quick-quack-quick! Trace the mucky duckling's footprints as he leaps, wiggles, runs, h... MoreQuick Duck!

(2 reviews) Review
1st October 2015

Crocopotamus: Mix and match the wild animals!

Mix and match the split pages of this wacky board book to create incredible critters! Mary Murphy's raucous spl... MoreCrocopotamus: Mix and match the wild animals!

(2 reviews) Review
1st November 2015

Good Night Like This

From the creator of A Kiss Like This and Say Hello Like This, comes a third Like This novelty title - a gorgeous explora... MoreGood Night Like This

(1 review) Review
5th February 2015

Say Hello Like This!

From the creator of A Kiss Like This , a gentle concept book about the irresistible sounds that animals make. The... MoreSay Hello Like This!

(1 review) Review
4th January 2024

I Love You

Bring love and joy to your child’s bedtime by reading them this enchanting picture book about a big and little panda exp... MoreI Love You

(1 review) Review
1st March 2004

How Kind

This bold, bright and happy picture book shows how acts of kindness are infectious. Pig is kind to Rabbit, and Rabbit to... MoreHow Kind

(0 reviews) Review
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