A little penguin shares his favorite things with the one he loves most, his mother.

Please be Quiet!

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 March 1998
The little penguin from My Puffer Train is having a wonderful time hopping and skating about the house. "Please be quiet," his mother tells him, "The baby is sleeping." But it is very hard for a little penguin to keep still, and finally mother penguin sends him outside where he finds all sorts of noisy things to do with his animal friends. When the little penguin comes back inside to play, he finds a clever way to have fun and keep quiet. Filled with bright colors and familiar activities and language, this warm, reassuring book is perfect for toddlers at bedtime or anytime.

I Make A Cake

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 August 1999

You Choose

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 August 1999
Little ones discover the fun and meaning of making a choice. A question is posed and the mother penguin tells the little penguin, "You choose" -- the page folds back to reveal the little penguin and his choice. Children will delight in guessing what the choice will be, or coming up with choices of their own.

If....

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 August 1999
"If you plant a seed..." Fold back the flap to reveal the rest of the sentence. Preschoolers will clamor to shout out their guesses at the outcomes of the "if" statements starring the adorable little penguin from MY PUFFER TRAIN and PLEASE BE QUIET!

Some Things Change

by Mary Murphy

Published 4 April 2000
Cloudy days change to sunny Water changes to ice Ice changes to water
The world is filled with changes some we can control and some we can t. They just happen. Some changes are exciting. Some are surprising. And some changes can even be a little bit scary. But some things, like a mother s love, are best because they never change at all.
In this latest book featuring the dear little penguin, Mary Murphy once again has created an endearing and reassuring book that captures the complex simplicity of childhood. Children will be drawn to the bright, bold illustrations and to the similarities they see between themselves and penguin.
Mary Murphy has written and illustrated many bright, beguiling children s books, including I Make a Cake, I Am an Artist, and Please Be Quiet. Ms. Murphy lives in Dublin, Ireland.
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My Puffer Train

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 March 1999
Penguin sets off for the seashore in his puffer train, and along the way he invites a variety of animals to come on board. Vibrant, childlike illustrations paired with a simple rhyming text are guaranteed to have little ones toot tooting, puffa puffing, and choo chooing long before the last page is turned. Full of joy, energy, and enthusiasm, Penguin is a character who young children will be sure to recognize themselves in. Join him for another adventure in Please Be Quiet!

I am an Artist

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 August 1999
Everyone's favorite little penguin is back! Young readers will be enthralled as little penguin tries out different occupations, from a nurse to a tennis player. What will penguin be? What will you be?

Christmas is the Best Bit

by Mary Murphy

Published 1 October 2000
It's Christmas, and the Penguins are busy, busy, busy! Everything is so exciting. But what's the best bit? Is it the tree...waking up on Christmas morning...sharing new toys...or is it just being together? One thing is certain--Christmas really is the best bit of the year! Mary Murphy is the creator of "I Kissed the Baby, If, you Choose, and "I Like It When, winner of a Parenting Magazine Gold Medal.