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Morag Hood

    This Edinburgh-based author is an award-winning children's book creator, celebrated for her imaginative storytelling and distinctive illustrative style. Her artistic process is a joyful blend of crafting narratives, print-making, and collage, often featuring her favorite subjects like expressive eyebrows. With a background in costume design for theater, she now translates that creativity into her Edinburgh studio, drawing inspiration from the surrounding hills. She is dedicated to her craft, dreaming of one day writing a book centered around her favorite animal, the duck.

    Teapot Trouble
    Spaghetti Hunters
    Aalfred and Aalbert
    When Grandad Was a Penguin
    Runaway Cone
    Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea
    • Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      4.3(113)Add rating

      Lee is a pea. All of his friends are peas; except Colin. Colin isn't a pea. And so begins the deliciously funny story of two very different friends

      Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea
    • 'Funny, silly and totally original' - Josh WiddicombeThe hunt is on for a missing traffic cone in Runaway Cone, the entertaining sequel to Dig Dig Digger by Morag Hood, fun for both adults and young children.Digger, Traffic Light and the cones are all ready to start the roadworks one morning when they notice that something's wrong . . . Gary the traffic cone is missing! And It's a disaster! They search left and right, high and low, but it's no use. Can they find Gary all by themselves? Or do they need to ask for help? What's going to happen when they find him?A laugh-out-loud mystery adventure with fun, colourful illustrations and a twist at the end leaving readers excited for more.

      Runaway Cone
    • When Grandad Was a Penguin

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(98)Add rating

      this picture book will give children lots to think and talk about and will also have them laughing out loud Love Reading 4 Kids

      When Grandad Was a Penguin
    • Aalfred and Aalbert

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.8(129)Add rating

      A heartwarming and funny story about a blossoming friendship between two solitary aardvarks.

      Aalfred and Aalbert
    • Spaghetti Hunters

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.7(85)Add rating

      An hilarious picture book following a duck in search of spaghetti.

      Spaghetti Hunters
    • Brenda Is a Sheep

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.7(353)Add rating

      A hilarious picture book twist on the idea of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

      Brenda Is a Sheep
    • Sophie Johnson, known for her unyielding confidence and keen observational skills, attempts to tackle a serious crime. Despite her self-assured nature, her obliviousness leads to humorous misadventures as she navigates the investigation. This story blends mystery with comedic elements, showcasing Sophie's determination and unique perspective on problem-solving.

      Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius
    • Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.5(781)Add rating

      Sophie, a unicorn enthusiast, creatively dresses her toys and even her baby brother as unicorns. This humorous picture book features a unicorn cleverly hiding in plain sight while Sophie remains blissfully unaware of its presence. With vibrant illustrations, the story captures the whimsical and imaginative world of a young girl's love for unicorns.

      Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert