David Mackintosh Books

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.

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.

We’re having a surprise at dinner tonight… but what could it BE? A joyful slice of family life all about what it really means to be lucky. When Mum announces that we’re having a surprise at dinner tonight, my brother Leo and I can’t help but wonder… What could it BE? Mum says we’ll have to wait and see, but Leo and I have some ideas of our own… The award-winning creator of the Roald Dahl shortlisted Marchall Armstrong is New to Our School delivers a tasty and touching slice of family life, in a story all about the benefits of brothers, and what it really means to be lucky… A touching and funny story perfect for reading aloud to boys and girls aged 3+.

MuMu is not quite MuMu today. But with enough good cheer and fun, can her best friend Lox put things right?

What do you do when a bug just won't buzz off?! A beautiful new picture book from the author/illustrator of Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School. When a little bug looks for safety on a little girl's arm and won't let go, she moves from annoyance to affection in this stylishly atmospheric and quietly unforgettable tale from the author of Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School and The Frank Show. A modern-day fable about being a friend and the contentment that can come your way when you choose to be kind makes this an important book for today's new generation. Perfect for ages four and up.

A story about childhood friendships, anticipation, and the magic moments that arise while you’re waiting for something else to happen. Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this year, something’s different: Chicken Smith hasn’t shown up yet. The boy’s little sister, MaryAnn, keeps trying to get his attention, but he’s too busy remembering all of his adventures with Chicken Smith — and thinking about everything they’re going to do this summer. Is Chicken ever going to show up? And just what has MaryAnn been yelling about? David Mackintosh’s ode to small summer wonders will make readers of all ages open their eyes to the quick, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments happening all around them.

They Could Be HeroesRise of the Superheroes--Greatest Silver Age Comic Books and Characters is a visual and entertaining adventure exploring one of the most popular and significant eras of comic book history.

David Mackintosh's illustrations bring the mystery of this giant dinosaur to life in an imaginative and amusing hide-and-seek story. And with awe-inspiring facts about this colossal creature, Titanosaur gives young readers a new appreciation of the scale and wonder of the natural world.

Brimming with the lively artwork and waggish humor that make his books a joy for kids and parents alike, David Mackintosh's newest book explores finding value in the unwanted and obsolete, through the pleasures and perils of adopting a rescue puppy.

Dippy, a replica of this famous skeleton, first arrived in London in 1905, and for many years served as an awe-inspiring welcome for visitors to the Natural History Museum. This book answers all your questions about the nation's favourite dinosaur and will delight young readers with its imaginative illustrations.