{"product_id":"i-am-murphy-and-i-am-waiting-9781250424280","title":"I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet 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 \u003ci\u003eLlama Destroys the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrumpy Monkey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMurphy 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 \u003ci\u003einteresting \u003c\/i\u003eways to let those feelings out. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil . . . a reunion for the ages solves everything. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShare Murphy with young readers experiencing: \u003cbr\u003e- first day of school jitters\u003cbr\u003e- separation anxiety\u003cbr\u003e- big feelings of all kinds\u003cbr\u003e- a love for dogs!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Yaccarino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Holt \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250424280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/10\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Yaccarino\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, and producer who has created many children's books as well as several animated series. He is the author and illustrator of, most notably, \u003ci\u003ePiccolo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnlovable\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEvery Friday\u003c\/i\u003e. Dan's work in children's literature has inspired adaptations into foreign editions, stage productions, and toys. Awards and honors include The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, ALA Notable Children's Books, the Parents' Choice Award, and an invitation to read his books at the White House. Dan has created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa's Wild Life. He is also the designer behind the animated series, \u003ci\u003eThe Backyardigans\u003c\/i\u003e. Dan lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Dan Yaccarino \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48867488956573,"sku":"9781250424280","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b48badb0-2b98-491a-9cdc-1c24023c8727.jpg?v=1788335386","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/i-am-murphy-and-i-am-waiting-9781250424280","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}