I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting

Written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

A dog faces chaos and anxiety when his boy leaves for school. Will their reunion bring peace?

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40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Murphy, a spirited French bulldog, faces a whirlwind of emotions when the school bus takes his boy away. As he battles separation anxiety, Murphy's antics escalate from bothering the cat to tearing up the house. Can this lovable pup find a way to cope, or will his impatience get the best of him? Discover how a heartwarming reunion might just be the answer to his troubles. Perfect for young readers dealing with first-day jitters and big feelings, this tale celebrates the joy of being together after time apart.

From the publisher

Meet Murphy! His first picture book is a hilarious and heartfelt reminder that time apart makes every second together that much sweeter. Perfect for fans of Llama Destroys the World and Grumpy Monkey. Murphy is an irresistibly cute and rambunctious French bulldog with a lot of emotions. . . And when the big yellow thing (aka: the bus) takes his boy away on the first day of school, he finds some interesting ways to let those feelings out. . . But bothering the cat, protecting his boy’s dirty socks, and tearing up the house looking for him, can only go so far. His anxiety and impatience might just get the best of him. Until . . . a reunion for the ages solves everything. Share Murphy with young readers experiencing: - first day of school jitters- separation anxiety- big feelings of all kinds- a love for dogs!

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