Matt Phelan

The Borrowers meets Matilda in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. This is the latest book from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series. Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So, Gwen's not upset at all when...

What a perfect autumn day! Papa Bear tells his cubs to bundle up in the cosy sweaters he knitted for them—but that is easier said than done. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan has created a hilarious and warmhearted ode to fall, patience, and knitting. Sweater Weather will be adored by fans of Anna Dewdney and Tad Hills. Sweaters on. Not yet!...

Learn to reconnect your brain and heart to find happiness and engagement at work and in life. In The Happiness Index: Why Today's Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our...

A New York Times bestseller!A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Selection“Phelan’s noir-esque adaptation of the classic fairy tale is atmospheric, clever, and touching. . . . A stunning, genre-bending graphic novel.” — School Library Journal (starred review)The curtain rises on New York City. The dazzling lights cast shadows that grow ever darker as...

Everyone says NO sometimes. Bartleby says, "I prefer not to." He says it a lot. Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time. And that's what makes him extraordinary. Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out—sure to delight readers everywhere.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. "A tender story whose tone evokes the warmth of a much-needed hug." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful....