The Magical Drawings of Moony B. Finch

by David McPhail

Talented artist Moony B. Finch discovers that his drawings can come to life.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Magic, Art

32 pages, picture book

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

David was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. He is now an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 200 books beloved by children, parents and librarians across the United States. McPhail has garnered many prestigious awards, including a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Mole Music in 2001. McPhail’s other books include First Flight, which the New York Times praised as “hilarious and helpful”; and Lost!, which was chosen as an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

McPhail has four children, three stepchildren, and is a proud grandfather. He is married to Jan Waldron, with whom he has written and illustrated several books. He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this at a library event where each member of the family read a book from the year they were born. What a fun book!

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love picture books that share the imagination of childhood. This is not one I read as a child but one I want to share with my grandkids.

[Roxana Rathbun · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books from my childhood ^_^

[Courtney Kleefeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful vintage picture book that was well worth the buy since my library system did not have it, and I think the book is out of print at the moment.

[Wayland Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

No idea how many times I read this as a kid, but it popped up again today. Great, short story keyed to imagination, magic, and a moral about greed.

[Rochelle Sondae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never actually read this story. I have heard it many times at our monthly story time. Our resident storyteller tells the story adding a slight variation on occasion. It's simply wonderful!

[Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mama had this book when she was little, and although it is out-of-print, she was able to get a copy of it for me. I'm still not sure if Mama got it more for me, or for herself!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one as a kid - I don't know what kid wouldn't love the idea of being able to draw something to life. Glad I found my childhood copy so I could share it with Hugh and CC!