Best Selling Books by Elly Mackay

A luminous journey into the sky for daydreamers and cloud enthusiasts big and small, from renowned paper-diorama artist Elly MacKay. A bored and curious little girl wishes for a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day. But a friendly bird soon whisks her off for an adventure in the sky, where she can contemplate questions both scientific and philosophical in nature: how do clouds float? Or carry the rain? Where do they go when they disappear? Are there clouds on other planets? Do they have memories? Have they ever seen a girl like her? This dreamy picture book from the inimitable Elly MacKay features her trademark stunning, light-infused spreads that beautifully capture the wondrousness of clouds and the power of nature to inspire and stimulate imaginations.

Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter''s day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay''s luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that’s perfect for fans of Frozen. On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay''s newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.

When a little girl moves to a new town, she finds a place called Butterfly Park. But when she opens the gate, there are no butterflies. Determined to lure the butterflies in, the girl inspires her entire town to help her. And with their combined efforts, soon the butterflies -- and the girl -- feel right at home. Elly MacKay''s luminous paper-cut illustrations and enchanting story encourage community, friendship, and wonderment in the beauty of everyday life. Free poster on reverse side of book jacket.

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay. Red sky at night, sailor''s delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather to take his grandchildren out on a fishing trip. Especially since, as the saying goes, when the wind is from the West, then the fishes bite the best. The family takes a boat out on the lake, fishing and swimming and eventually camping out on a nearby island, taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather. But the next day . . . red sky in the morning, sailors take warning! The family ventures back home just in time to avoid a rainstorm. But not to worry -- the more rain, the more rest. Fair weather''s not always best. Acclaimed paper artist Elly MacKay illustrates a lovely family narrative through the use of weather aphorisms, creating a beautiful and informational story which will appeal to children''s timeless fascination with the natural world.

A new holiday classic to add to your collection, this gorgeous wordless picture book by esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker as seen through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl''s eyes light up as she''s introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. Waltz of the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike, and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet- and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.

A stunning story about a girl who notices all the treasures around her. From award-winning author-illustrator Elly MacKay comes a story exploring the little treasures we find in everyday places. When a young treasure hunter goes to the beach for a day of playing in the surf, she dives deep under the waves to find treasures of all kinds. Some treasures have stories to tell and others are too precious to keep. It seems treasure is everywhere, but nothing could make her feel more like a queen than a perfect day at the beach with her grandfather and furry best friend.

Once evening paints the summer sky, shadows will come out to play. You must move fast, because as quickly as the wind blows, the shadows will be on their way. Chasing after our hopes and dreams may take many tries before we finally catch them. This magical nighttime story shows that the journey is just as remarkable as the destination.

From esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay comes a magical fantasy tale about the importance of working as a team and being a good friend. Mip and Pip are two fairies who live in a beautiful forest near a waterfall. One day, Mip has a brilliant idea to build a tree house and decides to make it into a contest: whoever can build the tallest tree house the fastest wins! Pip, who is much more thoughtful and a planner, reads about architecture and sketches out blueprints while Mip, the speedster, is already halfway done constructing her house. But when a powerful gust of wind threatens Mip''s tree house and Pip''s safety, the two friends must learn to appreciate each other''s talents to save the day-and to build the tallest tree house in the forest.

Uma folha crescendo, uma flor desabrochando, um pássaro cantando, uma borboleta voando. Nesta poética história, o poder e a magia do tempo se revelam na transformação de uma pequena semente em uma bela árvore, capaz de abrigar a história de uma vida. E de realizar o desejo de uma criança.

See below for English description. Suivez Miriam, l''experte en dragons, et la curieuse Celeste lors d''une journee d''hiver magique dans leur jardin, ou se cache peut-etre un dragon de givre! Les illustrations lumineuses d''Elly MacKay et la douce histoire de ces deux soeurs envouteront les lecteur-rices de tous ages. Cet album illustre ludique et imaginatif est parfait pour les amateur-rices de la Reine des neiges. Pendant une promenade dans leur jardin enneige, Miriam declare a sa petite soeur Celeste qu''elle entend le rugissement d''un dragon de givre. Celeste se pose beaucoup de questions: les dragons de givre existent-ils vraiment? Ou se cachent-ils? Que mangent-ils? Est-ce du givre sur les fenetres de la serre... ou encore, du givrefeu? Miriam semble avoir reponse a tout au sujet des dragons de givre. Mais Celeste, lors de sa promenade, fait une rencontre magique qui remet en question tout ce qu''elle croyait savoir. Raconte avec des dialogues enjoues et de spectaculaires dioramas en papier, ce nouvel album illustre d''Elly MacKay offre une aventure hivernale enchanteresse destinee a devenir un conte de fees saisonnier classique que les lecteur-rices apprecieront pendant de longues annees. Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter''s day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay''s luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that''s perfect for fans of Frozen. On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it...frostfire? Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay''s newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come. Original Title: Frostfire

A young boy plants a seed that, with water, sunlight, care, and patience, grows into a strong, tall tree.