Children's book Author & Illustrator

David McPhail

Biography

David McPhail is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than one hundred and fifty books, including Henry Bear’s Park (Atheneum), Mole Music (Holt), and the beloved Pig Pig series (Dutton). He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

I Feel Safe
I Had Ten Hats
I Am Just Right
I Hug You and You
Grandma Loves You Because You're You
Jump
Baby Bear's Book of Tiny Tales
Hooked
Who Loves Me?
I Hug
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I Feel Safe
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · August 23, 2022

I Feel Safe

By David McPhail

A stormy night tests a family's courage as they search for their missing cats.

32 pages
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I Love You Because You're You

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999

A parent's love embraces every mood, from joy to fear.

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Chaos erupts as pigs invade a quiet home, sparking a wild pizza party.

If You Were My Bunny

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1996

Animal mamas sing lullabies, revealing their boundless love.

Grandma Loves You Because You're You

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

A day with Grandma reveals the timeless bond and cherished moments shared between generations.

I Love You

Picture Book · Ages 1–5 · 2006

Discover timeless tales celebrating the bond between mother and child.

All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012

Animals drift to sleep from A to Z in this soothing bedtime tale.

At a glance

Book Stats

42

Authored

29

Illustrated

18

Collaborators

Picture books

40

Chapter books

1

Board books

14

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Book mix

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I Feel Safe

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

A stormy night tests a family's courage as they search for their missing cats.

Series
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$1498

I Had Ten Hats

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A gust scatters ten hats. Can you help find them all?

I Am Just Right

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

A boy outgrows his crib and tricycle, embracing new adventures and self-acceptance.

I Hug You and You

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

A child's hugs spread joy to family, pets, and places.

Jump

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A series of statements about various animals and people jumping.

Baby Bear's Book of Tiny Tales

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Baby Bear discovers new wonders and learns what to do with them.

Hooked

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

A fishing trip reveals unexpected bonds between a boy and his dad.

Who Loves Me?

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

A child seeks to uncover who truly loves him.

I Hug

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the joy in everyday hugs through a child's eyes.

Crash! The Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mischievous cat's chaos leads to an unexpected heroic moment.

Olivia Loves Owl

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016

A girl and her stuffed owl share magical fall adventures.

Beatrix Potter and Her Paint Box

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter's beloved animal tales.

I Play

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2015

Join Bear's lively adventure and learn action words through play.

Bunny's First Spring

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A bunny fears the earth's end as seasons change. Can nature reassure him?

Peter Loves Penguin

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2014

A boy and his stuffed penguin enjoy a magical snowy day together.

Brothers

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2014

Brothers clash and connect, but always stick together.

Bad Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Can a mischievous dog save the day and win back his family's love?

Sale price
$674

Baby Pig Pig Talks

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

Baby Pig Pig struggles to say his first word.

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$674

Baby Pig Pig Walks

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

Baby Pig Pig takes his first steps, determined to reach Mama.

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$858

Bella Loves Bunny

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

A girl and her bunny share a day of playful adventures.

Sick Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Boy gets sick, friends help him recover. Now it's his turn to care for them.

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$1498

Pig Pig Meets the Lion

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A boy's morning surprise leads to a wild adventure with a lion.

The Abandoned Lighthouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A bear, a boy, and a dog embark on a whimsical boat adventure.

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$1498

Pig Pig Returns

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A reluctant road trip leads to unexpected adventures and fears of being forgotten.

Who Loves the Little Lamb?

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2010

Mothers' love endures through tears, noise, and sleepiness.

Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

A surprise birthday picnic leads to an unexpected river adventure.

When Sheep Sleep
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$1695

When Sheep Sleep

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2006

What if the sheep you're counting are already asleep? Discover a dreamy bedtime adventure.

I Love You
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$1049

I Love You

Picture Book · Ages 1–5 · 2006

Discover timeless tales celebrating the bond between mother and child.

Peter Rabbit's Happy Easter
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$599

Peter Rabbit's Happy Easter

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006

A rabbit's egg-gathering mishap leads to a colorful new tradition.

Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

A solitary bear learns the joys and challenges of friendship.

Edward in the Jungle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

A bookish boy's reading is interrupted by an unexpected crocodile encounter.

Rick Is Sick

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002

A sick bear finds comfort in a friend's care.

The Teddy Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2002

A boy's beloved teddy bear is lost, found, and lost again.

Drawing Lessons from a Bear
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$1599

Drawing Lessons from a Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A bear dreams of art, defying his nature.

A Girl, a Goat, and a Goose

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2000

Three friends embark on whimsical adventures, facing storms and finding treasures.

A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy Go to School

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1999

A boy, bear, and bug embark on whimsical adventures, learning and playing together.

Big Brown Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999

A bear's painting plan goes awry with a mischievous twist.

Mole Music

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A mole discovers music's power to transform hearts.

The Puddle
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$1500

The Puddle

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998

A boy's puddle adventure attracts unexpected animal guests.

The Day the Sheep Showed Up
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$399

The Day the Sheep Showed Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

Barnyard animals meet a mysterious newcomer. What will they learn?

The Great Race

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997

Farm animals race to see who wins.

Edward and the Pirates
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$1899

Edward and the Pirates

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

A boy's love for reading turns real as he wakes among pirates.

If You Were My Bunny
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$674

If You Were My Bunny

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1996

Animal mamas sing lullabies, revealing their boundless love.

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!
Sale price
$858

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Chaos erupts as pigs invade a quiet home, sparking a wild pizza party.

Who Gets the Sun Out of Bed?

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

What happens when the sun oversleeps?

Something Special / Isang Natatanging Bagay

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988

Sam feels ordinary in a family of talents. Can he discover his unique gift?

Emma's Pet
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$674

Emma's Pet

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1985

A quest for the perfect pet leads to an unexpected surprise.

Fix-It
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$759

Fix-It

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1984

A broken TV leads Emma to discover the magic of books.

Sisters

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1984

Sisters navigate the joys and trials of their unique bond.

Pig Pig Grows Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

A crisis forces Pig Pig to finally grow up.

A Big Fat Enormous Lie

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1978

A boy's lie becomes a growing monster.

Henry Bear's Park

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

A boy searches for his missing father who left him in charge of a park.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across David McPhail's books.

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Liza Baker

Author / 3 shared books

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