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I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting

Name: I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250424280
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By Dan Yaccarino

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Oh no, the big yellow thing (aka: a bus) has taken Murphy's boy away! And it doesn't look like he's coming back, at least not any time soon. Burdened by impatience and excess energy, Murphy passes the time (impatiently) waiting for his boy. But bothering the... Read More

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Description

Oh no, the big yellow thing (aka: a bus) has taken Murphy's boy away! And it doesn't look like he's coming back, at least not any time soon.

Burdened by impatience and excess energy, Murphy passes the time (impatiently) waiting for his boy. But bothering the cat, protecting his boy's dirty socks, and tearing up the house looking for him can only go so far.

Until . . . a reunion for the ages solves everything.

In this hilarious and heartfelt picture book, Dan Yaccarino reminds readers that time apart just makes every second together that much sweeter.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250424280

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Winner of prestigious awards including the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable, and the Parents' Choice Award, Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of many beloved picture books. The Longest Storm received 4 starred review and was on several Best of Year lists including the New York Times, PW, and Kirkus. Other books include I Am a Story, Five Little Pumpkins, Five Little Bunnies, Trashy Town, Every Friday, and Giant Tess. Dan's books have sold over 2.5 million copies to date. He also created and produced Nickelodeon's Oswald and is the character designer behind The Backyardigans.

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