Books with author David Mcintosh

With 24 pages of original illustrations by the author (including a detailed map), fans of the lands of Narnia, The Hobbit, or Indiana Jones will find this quest loaded with heart-hammering fantasy adventure. Prepare to embark on a journey of peril and rescue spanning multiple realms with unknown dangers-and curious allies! ---First came the Book. Then came the Mark. Then the kids went missing.Thomas and Jillian can find anything. Possessed of a rare gift, the couple makes a living by uncovering relics of forgotten--even undiscovered--worlds.Some might call them archaeologists, others call them treasure hunters. But guided by cryptic phrases from a mystifying Book and blessed with abilities that neither can explain, they know differently.Someone, or something, has chosen them.As the search for lost and powerful artifacts deepens, a dark danger is uncovered. When their children disappear, the family is thrown into a deadly race against time.Is someone using them to unleash an age-old evil? Is the Caller rallying an army for war?It all begins with a stolen scroll and the appearance of a mysterious mark...

There’s more to Frank than meets the eye…A quirky, witty and utterly brilliant picture book from the award-winning creator of Marshall Armstrong is New to our School.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)Frank is your typical grandad, but no one has a grandad like him…If you had to stand up and talk, for one whole minute, about a member of your family, who would you pick? Everyone else chooses really cool people, like Tom’s Uncle Marlon who plays drums in a band, or Hannah’s mum with her company car. But there’s nothing cool about grandad Frank… or is there?In this hilarious, wise and heart-warming story, awesome new picture book talent David Mackintosh shows with a supreme lightness of touch just how much the older generation has to teach us, and how much fun learning from them can be. Perfect for young boys and girls from 3+.

From the creator of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School comes a visually stunning, hilarious picture book that explores children’s tendency to jump to the conclusions they want. When Leo’s mom announces that there will be a surprise at dinner, she unknowingly sets in motion a riotous chain of events. What could the surprise be?! Leo and his brother are desperate to find out. Could it be a bike? A pool? A new car? Their imaginations run wild until they latch, with utter conviction, onto what surely must be the answer: an all-expenses-paid, two-week trip to Hawaii! Perhaps not surprisingly, the brothers are soon proven wrong. But the ingenious way their family decides to cheer them up poignantly reminds us that, sometimes, embracing what you already have is enough to make you feel “lucky.”

Quirky, witty and brilliant, Marshall Armstrong is new to school and he definitely stands out from the crowd; but will he find it easy to make friends? A highly original take on a perennially popular theme from an exciting talent.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)Marshall Armstrong is new to our school.He looks different to me.His laces are straight, not criss-crossed like mine,And his eyes are always looking at the blackboard.Marshall Armstrong doesn’t fit into our school.Not one bit……but it doesn’t take long for Marshall to prove that you don’t have to follow the crowd to be the most popular kid in the playground.A quirky and witty ‘first day at school’ story from a brilliant new talent, perfect for all boys and girls starting at school and meeting new friends.

A Modern Christmas Tale. When Jack and Holly send Santa a letter asking him to cure their dog Tinsel, they have no idea the world of trouble they are about to unleash... You see..."Santa's been kidnapped, the season's been cursed,By a cyborg who's known as Meenie Me-First."Because the spirit of Christmas is all about giving, I'll is donating a dollar for every book sold to children's charities, including Toys for Tots in the US and Children in Need in the UK. David McIntyre

MuMu is not quite MuMu today – we all have days like that.But with enough good cheer and fun, her best friend Lox can put things right. Right? A rattling good story about friendship and one of those days…MuMu is not having a good day. Nothing can put things right.AND THAT’S THAT.Her best friend Lox knows her better than anyone, but does he have enough tricks up his sleeve to put things right?A rattly rollercoaster of a story from award-winning author/illustrator David Mackintosh, this bright and witty story of friendship, patience and modern construction methods will have you wishing for a best friend like Lox.Perfect for anyone who has ever had ONE OF THOSE DAYS, including boys and girls aged 3+.

Marshall Armstrong is new to school and definitely stands out from the crowd, with his pale skin, perpetual hats, and special “space food” lunches that come in silver wrappers. He doesn’t play sports, and he doesn’t watch television. So when he invites everyone in class over for his birthday party, it’s sure to be a disaster. Or is it? Marshall Armstrong might have a trick or two up his long, “sun protective” sleeve. David Mackintosh’s story, with its bold design and sharply humorous observations, is a highly original take on the popular theme of the difficulties of being the new kid and making friends.Praise for Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School« “Mackintosh’s beautifully underplayed text and genial drawings manage to be empathic to both the leery narrator and the serenely outré object of his misapprehension. Without a whiff of pedantry, Mackintosh (Rex) skillfully dismantles the narrator’s defenses and bonds him to Marshall Armstrong, all the while proving that fun doesn’t always fit within the confines of one’s comfort zone.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

This hilarious, offbeat picture book from the creator of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School reveals that there is more to the older generation than meets the eye. Grandpa Frank doesn’t have any interesting hobbies, unless you count complaining about how everything was better in the old days. He doesn’t speak Italian like Paolo’s mom, or play the drums like Tom’s uncle. He’s just a grandpa. So when the young narrator of this story is forced to bring Frank to school for show-and-tell, he’s sure it’s going to be a disaster. But Frank has a trick—make that a tattoo—up his sleeve! And a story to go with it. After all, the longer you’ve been around, the more time you’ve had for wild adventures.Praise for The Frank ShowSTARRED REVIEWS“Mackintosh’s busy, helter-skelter images contribute mightily to the story’s humor and emotional honesty, but it’s the willful personalities of both of these protagonists that make it stand out.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review"This humorous and heartwarming tale will inspire children to seek out their own grandparents' treasure trove of stories."—Shelf-Awareness, starred review"Pore over the funny details, soak in the humor (the things-were-a-lot-tougher-in-my-day spread had me in stitches), appreciate the very specific mood Mackintosh so successfully creates in this story, and delight in the illustration, lettering and overall design, all handled by the talented and overachieving Mackintosh."—Kirkus Reviews blog"Mackintosh writes with irreverence, and his illustrations are packed with prickly humor... But Mackintosh also draws with emotional sensitivity and empathy."—The New York Times online"Old-timey gripes gain zest from Mr. Mackintosh's exuberant and colorful collage illustrations."—The Wall Street Journal"Complete with lively pen-and-ink illustrations, this offbeat picture book is sure to become a family favorite. Along the way, it may prompt children to wonder what exciting details their grandparents have yet to reveal about their own life stories."—BookPage"The cartoon illustrations are very funny. Frank’s oversize glasses with a missing right temple enhance the mood. A sweet story that proves that elderly relatives can be cool after all."—School Library Journal"As a lover of vintage and vintage-inspired children’s books, I was instantly enamored with The Frank Show by British illustrator and designer David Mackintosh — a charming homage to grandparents and the art of seeing beneath the grumpy exterior."—Brain Pickings"The art is appealing as well; digitally created scenes pulls together planes of vivid color, a multitude of small elements outlined in black scrawls, and elements of collage."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Reminding readers that everyone has a story to tell, this picture book is fun to read while providing insight into human character."—Reading Today OnlineAwards:GOLD - Parents' Choice Award Winner, Picture Books