Morag Hood has a unique voice. Her idiosyncratic, wry humour permeates everything she does, creating books of style and irresistible charm. Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea was a runner-up in The Macmillan Prize for Illustration, marking a glorious picture book debut. Morag spent her childhood writing stories, painting, and dreaming of having a pet duck. Following a degree in Costume Design from Wimbledon College of Art, and an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, Morag returned to live in her native Edinburgh with her husband. She still likes making stories, printing, cutting and sticking, and freshly sharpened pencils. Her self-authored books include Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, When Grandad was a Penguin, I Am Bat, The Steves, Aalfred and Aalbert and Brenda is a Sheep, and she is also the author of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert, illustrated by Ella Okstad.

"A simple picture book with a lot going on" --Nicolette Jones, The Times, Nicolette Jones, The Times

"An utterly charming story with a wonderful message vibrant illustrations and, this is just brilliant, a finger trail spread across the pages for young readers to follow. Silly, full of joy and simply a story that you must read and share with little ones in your life." --Armadillo

"With bright colours and a witty text from the award-winning Morag Hood, young children and adults will love reading this book together." --SLOAN! Magazine

"Quirky illustrations throughout follow this playful story, and young readers will love all the humourous characterisations from this UKLA award-winning and best-selling author-illustrator." --Books For Keeps

Publisher: Two Hoots

Pub date: 2024-10-15

Length: 32 pages