I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting
$29.76
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
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 remi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250424280 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250424283 |
| Author: | Dan Yaccarino |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 203mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
“Yaccarino turns a dog’s interminable wait for a child to return from school into a supremely relatable study of restlessness and questionable coping strategies… As satisfyingly compact in form and emotional impact as Murphy is in body, it’s a sprightly study of ups and downs that’s worth gnawing on.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Readers can expect a touching dog-boy reunion at book’s end and perhaps the realization that Murphy is likely to relive this ordeal the next time the boy climbs aboard the big yellow thing. It’s all so diverting that young readers likely won’t be aware that they’re on the receiving end of an empathy lesson. A hilarious, heart-tugging dog’s-eye view of life.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This picture book will bring joy to pet owners of all ages and is perfect for fans of such canine-centric stories as Kate Klise’s Stay (2017) and Doug Salati’s Hot Dog (2022), among many others.” –Booklist, starred review
“Dan Yaccarino brings his canine hero to loveable life with illustrations that will make kids laugh and long to give Murphy a hug as big as the one he receives when his boy finally comes home.” –LitHub
“Families will enjoy this warm and funny book on repeat.” –The Horn Book
Dan Yaccarino
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 reviews and was on several Best of Year lists, including The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews.
- 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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