New Releases by Flora McDonnell

In this beautifully illustrated book, a young boy’s journey mirrors the emotional challenges that many face, offering hope to anyone who has experienced doubt, anxiety, or depression. In Out of a Dark Winter’s Night, illustrator and author Flora McDonnell tells the story of a young child whose spirit of adventure is dampened when the day ends and gives way to night. Taking their wheelbarrow, they set out on a mission to stop the sun from setting again, joined along the way by a charming collection of animal friends. But when darkness falls again and worst comes to worst, it is hope that eventually carries them home, where they sees the dawn breaking again. A response to calls for books that help children and families understand mental health issues, Out of a Dark Winter’s Night is a gentle expression of McDonnell’s firsthand experience with anxiety and depression that is empathetic and poetic, allowing room for multiple interpretations and responses. McDonnell has said of the book, “This is my autobiography. A journey since childhood to harness the sun and stop the darkness of the night, which has to be abandoned. With a helping hand, I have learnt to turn around and see the sun rise. . . . The book is intended to give courage to any child or adult who feels they are stuck in the darkness of a winter’s night.”

Bright colors and striking illustrations give this alphabet book a freshness and style that place it above the plethora of largely predictable alphabet books. Ideal for young children who are just beginning to learn their ABC!

Sparky the dog has a wonderful day in his new home with his new owner, Mary.

Everyone is hot--the elephant, the tiger, and the rhinoceros. So baby elephant leads all the big animals down to the water, where they can drink and squirt and splash! With brilliant paintings that saturate the pages, McDonnell refreshes the concept of young picture books. Full color.

Tât cả thó vât to bư trên cánh đông: voi, tê giác và hô đêu nóng nưc và khát nươc, nhưng may măn có săn nươc bên cạnh.

When the jungle animals are hot, the tiger is hot, and the rhinoceros is hot. Only the baby elephant knows what to do.

Quiero a mi perro. Me encantan los patos cuando marchan hacia el agua. Me gustan las gallinas cuando brincan, saltan, suben y bajan...Quiero a todos los animales. Espero que ellos me quieran.

Illustrates the alphabet with animals and objects both large and small.

"I love Jock, my dog. I love the donkey braying 'hee-haw!'" Flora McDonnell's jovial salute to farm animals—including a gallant dog, two genial ducks, an adoring ewe, and her rowdy lamb, among many others—captures their characters in large, brilliant portraits.

A girl names all the animals she likes on her farm, from Jock the dog to the pig and her piglets.

A little girl lists all the boats she loves most and plays with in the bath.