Books that include a character called DYLAN

Molly and the Whale

Molly and the Whale

Malachy Doyle

'The beautiful storyline and bright illustrations will delight readers of all ages.' Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads 2019-2020'This is an amazing tale about working together to help make something wonderful happen.' Books for KeepsSequel to the acclaimed Molly and the Stormy Sea, Molly and the Whale is a moving tale from master storyteller Malachy Doyle and illustrator Andrew Whitson about working together to help a creature back into its habitat.Molly and her friend Dylan wake up one morning to find a whale washed up on the beach. Molly's dad shows them how to care for the whale as they wait for the tide to come in and Molly sings to calm her whilst the children and their friends work together to keep her wet and dig a trench beneath her. But will they manage to help the whale back into the sea in time?Praise for Molly and the Stormy Sea:'a timeless and enchanting fable about the power of faith, the price of sacrifice, and the joy of hope which will be read endlessly by children and adults alike.' Children's Books Ireland'This is a wonder of a book; perfectly illustrated and loving told; one you will want to read and share again and again.' Fallen Star Stories

Characters: DylanMolly

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Molly and the Lighthouse

Molly and the Lighthouse

Malachy Doyle

'This latest adventure in the 'Molly' series of picture books is an action-packed story, but with all the gentleness we have come to love about this little island girl. One night, Molly realises the lighthouse isn't working, wakes up her friend Dylan, and sets off to help. But will Molly and Dylan be able to get the light working again in time to save their father's fishing boats? A little hair-raising and utterly heart-warming, this book is a gem in both words and pictures.' Myra Zepf, Arts Council Northern Ireland'This wonderful, wintery tale by Irish duo Malachy Doyle and Andrew Whitson would make the perfect gift for your little ones this Christmas.' Tales for Tadpoles'A heart-warming story and illustrations that are full of colour and texture make this picture book a real winner.' Sarah Webb, Irish IndependentOne night, Molly realises the lighthouse isn't working, wakes up her friend Dylan, and sets off to help. But will Molly and Dylan be able to get the light working again in time to save their father's fishing boats?The third book in the highly successful Molly series by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and illustrator Andrew Whitson is a tale of bravery and teamwork.

Characters: DylanMolly

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Dylans Amazing Dinosaurs - The Tyrannosaurus Rex

Dylans Amazing Dinosaurs - The Tyrannosaurus Rex

E.T. Harper

Extreme, prehistoric adventures await young readers in this exciting new series. Every kid loves dinosaurs, and Dylan is no exception. But now, thanks to his grandfather's Dinosaur Journal and a magic toy pterodactyl named Wings, Dylan is able to go where no kid has gone before! When Dylan opens the journal, Wings comes to life, and the two fly off to Roar Island--a magical land where dinosaurs still roam. Cool dinosaur facts, a fun storyline, and bold, action-packed illustrations will make each of these books a fast favorite.

Characters: Dylan

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Dylan the Teacher

Dylan the Teacher

Guy Parker-Rees

 Dylan the Teacher is the third picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to play.Today Dylan is playing at being a teacher.But being a teacher isn’t as easy as it looks.There are quite a few disasters – and a splosh in the river – before Dylan finally discovers what he’s good at teaching: his Cheery-Warm-Up Song and Dance! Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, also appears on every page, encouraging readers to join in with the story.Created by bestselling illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, Dylan is a joyous new character who uses playing and fun to help toddlers explore and understand their world. Look out for more Dylan books in the series:Dylan the DoctorDylan the Shopkeeper

Characters: Dylan

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Dylan the Baker

Dylan the Baker

Guy Parker-Rees

Dylan's on his way - are you ready to play? DYLAN THE BAKER is the fourth picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to play. Created by bestselling illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, Dylan is a joyous new character who uses playing and fun to help toddlers explore and understand their world. Today Dylan is playing at being a baker. He's promised to bake a cake for Jolly Otter's birthday - but will he be able to resist eating it? Look out for Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, on every page, as she encourages readers to join in with the story.

Characters: Dylan

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Dylan the Shopkeeper

Dylan the Shopkeeper

Guy Parker-Rees

 Dylan the Shopkeeper is the second picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to play.Created by bestselling illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, Dylan is a joyous new character who uses playing and fun to help toddlers explore and understand their world.Today Dylan is playing at being a shopkeeper. It's all great fun, until his friends, Jolly Otter and Purple Puss, decide they want to be shopkeepers, too!Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, also appears on every page, encouraging readers to join in with the story. Look out for more Dylan books in the series:Dylan the DoctorDylan the Teacher

Characters: Dylan

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Dylan the Doctor

Dylan the Doctor

Guy Parker-Rees

Dylan's on his way - are you ready to play? DYLAN THE DOCTOR is the first picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to play. Created by bestselling illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, Dylan is a joyous new character who uses playing and fun to help toddlers explore and understand their world. Today Dylan is playing at being a doctor. He dashes about looking after all of his friends: Purple Puss, Jolly Otter and Titchy Chick. But who will look after poor, tired Doctor Dylan? All his friends, of course! Look out for Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, on every page, as she encourages readers to join in with the story.

Characters: Dylan

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Dylan the Eagle Hearted Chicken

Dylan the Eagle Hearted Chicken

David L. Harrison

Hilarious illustrations and lively text combine to present the uproarious tale of Dylan, a little baby chick, who, after accidentally hatching in an eagle's nest, embarks on a grand barnyard quest to discover whether he is a chicken or an eagle.

Characters: Dylan

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Sam and Soraya

Built by Sam & Soraya

In 2022 we welcomed our little twins into the world. Since then we have been building up our home library full of baby books to try and give our boys the best start.

While books with characters called Sam are found in bookstores and charity shops throughout the land, we struggled to find any books with Soraya, Jasper, or Xander.

This gave Soraya the idea to compile a list of books for new parents and then Sam decided to turn it in to a website.