Amanda Driscoll
Author_Illustrator_Designer
Under Anna's Umbrella
Written by Amanda Driscoll and illustrated by Luisa Uribe
Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father’s funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe—safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella, both outside and in. Then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change.
This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow.
Pub Date: April 22, 2025
ISBN: 978-0593618561
Publisher: Penguin/Rocky Pond Books
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Little Grump Truck
Written and illustrated by Amanda Driscoll
When Little Dump Truck is in a good mood, she's the happiest member of her construction crew. But when things don't go her way, she becomes Little GRUMP Truck. This bright, playful book shows kids that meditation and mindfulness can banish even the most serious case of the grumpies.
"Should appeal to all the little grump trucks hauling their feelings about."
– Kirkus Reviews
Pub Date: August 24, 2021
ISBN: 978-0-593-30081-7
Publisher: Knopf
Duncan the Story Dragon
Written and illustrated by Amanda Driscoll
Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately, so does his book. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: "The End." Will he ever find out how the story ends?
"...likely to be a storytime hit. Like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake, it’s very satisfying." – Kirkus Reviews
Pub Date: June 9, 2015
ISBN: 978-0-385-75507-8
Publisher: Knopf
Klondike Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes!
Written and illustrated by Amanda Driscoll
Klondike's sister is having a birthday party, and everything is ready--the only thing left to do is wait until it's time to eat the birthday cupcakes.
But Klondike REALLY loves cupcakes. And waiting is SO hard.
"A picture-book treat." – Kirkus Reviews
Pub Date: Jan. 9, 2018
ISBN: 978-1-5247-1316-4
Publisher: Knopf
Wally Does Not Want a Haircut
Written and illustrated by Amanda Driscoll
Wally does not need a haircut. His hair is perfectly fine. Sure, it trips him up a tad and gathers a bit of greenery. Still, Wally does NOT want a haircut. However, when his unruly hair holds him back from the hoedown, Wally might have to reconsider.
This bright barnyard tale encourages facing your fears head-on.
Pub Date: July 26, 2016
ISBN: 978-0-553-53579-2
Publisher: Knopf