Books with author Andy McGuire

Andy McGuire, artist and author of the popular Rainy Day Games, presents enchanting art and rhymes to share the story of Remy, the impatient Rhino. When the other animals annoy him, he snorts and charges right for them.One day, an aardvark decides not to run, and Remy’s horn gets stuck in a tree! The forgiving aardvark gathers termites to slowly eat away the wood and free Remy―not only of his situation but of his impatient ways. So as Remy experienced strange new sensationsHe took a crash course in the virtue of patience.He waited through rain and he waited through thunderHe waited through birds climbing over and under…He waited through elephant balancing acts Until little by little, he learned to relax.This hilarious story shows children ages 1 to 5 how to get unstuck from their impatience and enjoy peace and the people around them.

There's a talent show at school and the prize is too good for Micah to pass up. Will he discover his talent in time to win?Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah's Super Vlog, in book one of this series Micah wants to win the big talent show prize. There's just one problem...he doesn't know his talent. So, he sets out to try just about everything (especially the things his friends are good at) in order to find "his thing." Discouraged with the process, Micah struggles with his identity but finally learns to have confidence that, in time, he'll uncover his special gifts.

Andy McGuire, the creator of Remy the Rhino Learns Patience and A Special Fish for Jonah, releases a new book for kids ages 3-8 about Eleanor, a young hippo with a knack for telling a pack of lies. This delightful story combined with captivating art illustrates how gossip is hurtful and why honesty frees us to be ourselves and to love others like God does.When animals of the village gather round, Eleanor weaves tales about others. She thought that she was having funBut lies can often hurt someone.She'd say, "You know that bat named Clark?Can you believe he's afraid of the dark?"When Eleanor has an encounter with a spider, she screams with fear, and the truth becomes clear: Eleanor tells lies to make herself look better! This tale will entertain kids and the adults who share this lesson of integrity and kindness with them.

Smiles will shine when little ones ages 1 to 5 imagine the games played by the animals of Noah’s Ark. Whimsical characters and clever rhymes created by illustrator Andy McGuire entertain themselves and readers with the turn of each colorful page. Watercolor zebras, rabbits, turtles, bears, and even a sloth come out to play. Hide and seek can be a treat, Chameleons can be hard to beat. A game of ping pong never fails, Beavers choose to use their tails. This fun adventure rescues boys and girls from the boredom blues with a boat full of reasons to celebrate laughter and play.

Author and artist Andy McGuire, creator of Rainy Day Games, presents a refreshing children's look at the story of Jonah with unforgettable watercolor characters, witty prose, and a heartwarming lesson that God has a special job for everyone.The wave of excitement starts when God assigns Angelfish the daunting task of choosing the right sea creature to swallow a man and then catapult him onto land. As Angelfish nears the end of the hilarious auditions, she discovers how God plans to tackle this mission:"I'll swallow anything," said the specialfish. "I've swallowed furniture and tools and toys and treasure chests and small boats. If it falls in the water, I'll swallow it."The angelfish smiled. "Have I got a job for you!"Parents, grandparents, and teachers will enjoy sharing this whale of a tale to remind children that God uses each of us in unique ways to do His work.

People have to face it sooner or later that life on earth will eventually end. We are facing a variety of threats, from global warming, asteroid hitting the earth, tsunamis, super volcanoes and the arrival of the next ice age ...... Which is imminent? What will happen in the distant future? Can humans survive them? This book will reveal reasons behind these disasters.