Most Popular Books by Tim Hopgood

Elsa wants a dog. Dad says that dogs are noisy, messy and expensive, and that you can''t have a dog if you live in a big block of flats. But then Dad hasn''t met Rod! Rod may be a dog, but he''s very tidy. He likes modern art, bicycle rides and broccoli - and he even remembers to flush the toilet. Perhaps Rod is just too good to be true . . . A warm and original story about family life and imaginary friends, featuring stunning artwork with a retro charm and added sparkle that will appeal to all ages. A Dog Called Rod is a fresh and funny book from Tim Hogood, the award-winning author-illustrator, of WOW! Said the Owl. The perfect book for any child who has ever wanted a pet - and for any parent who has had to say no.

Arthur and The Truth are not the best of friends right now. Why? Because today Arthur did something he shouldn''t have done – he rode on his big brother''s bike (when his mum told him not to) and then he accidentally bumped it into Mum''s car. Arthur knows he''s done wrong but will he tell the truth OR will he bend it, stretch it, cover it up, hide it ... ? What would YOU do? What will Arthur do? Find out in this fresh and funny take on a common childhood predicament – to tell the truth or to tell a little fib. From an exciting new picture book pairing – Booktrust award-winning Tim Hopgood, and internationally bestselling David Tazzyman (illustrator of the Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton).

Walter, a determined little spider, tries to spin a perfect web with different shapes.

Step into a night-time world with Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl in WOW It''s Night-time! The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you''ll soon see . . . A perfect preschool introduction to the nocturnal world with something to count on every page – all the way from one to ten! A timeless book told with warmth and simplicity, perfect for sharing at bedtime. Discover more from Tim Hopgood: WOW! Said the Owl, TIP TAP Went the Crab, Hooray for Hoppy and Walter''s Wonderful Web

"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2024"

"It''s unpOppable!" said the boy, as he stood on his big yellow balloon. UnpOppable by the award-winning Tim Hopgood, is the magical story of an unpOppable, unstOppable yellow balloon and an extraordinary journey beyond the stars. But what goes up must come down - and with a big bang!

A curious little owl decides to stay awake to find out how the things she sees at night look during the daytime.

Sidney only wants to make people smile. But instead, everyone says, "I wish that cloud would go away!" Searching for a friendly face, the lonely cloud drifts for days before finally arriving in a hot, dry land—where everyone welcomes just what Sidney has to offer. Sidney’s search for belonging affirms that we all have valuable gifts to share and that a new perspective may be all we need to discover our place in the world.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Some are grumpy, some are noisy and some make a lot of mess. Others want their tummies tickled, or to dance all day on the stairs. Next time your neighbour asks you to look after their pets, make sure YOU know just what you''re letting yourself in for. A tale full of strange surprises!

Frankie and his parents live a quiet life. Frankie''s dad reads for hours in silence. His mum sits upstairs with the crossword. But when Frankie decides to learn the trumpet, everything begins to change. Not only can Frankie hear the sounds he makes - he can see and smell them too! And the more he plays, the more infectious his music becomes . . . A warm and uplifting story about family, noise and colour, featuring stunning artwork that will appeal to all ages. Here Comes Frankie! was the winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator and was shortlisted for the Hampshire Picture Book Award. This cheerful, funny book from Tim Hopgood, the award-winning author-illustrator of WOW! Said the Owl, is as fresh and original as when it was first published. The perfect book for any child who is learning a musical instrument or who loves to sing and dance.

When a curious little crab tip-taps out of her rock pool to explore the big blue sea, she discovers a world full of wonderful creatures. But after she''s counted everything from one noisy seagull and two sleepy sea lions to nine silent sharks at the bottom of the sea, the little crab soon realizes that her very own rock pool is the most amazing place of all. And so she tip-taps happily home... closely followed by her ten baby crabs. TIP TAP Went the Crab is an engaging board book about counting from Tim Hopgood, the winner of the Best Emerging Illustrator, Booktrust Early Years Awards.

Why make an ordinary web when you can make one that''s extraordinary? Meet a determined little spider who can''t seem to spin a perfect web. Whoosh goes the wind as it blows each web away! But one thing Walter can spin is spectacular shapes and one day he spins the most spectacular shape of all! It''s better than perfect - it''s a truly wonderful web. Walter''s Wonderful Web is another brilliantly conceived, beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated concept board book from the award-winning Tim Hopgood. A perfect introduction to shapes for all babies and toddlers, with bold and stylish illustrations that will appeal to all!

Is it a hot air balloon? Is it a taxi? No! It''s . . . a sofa! Jessy and Tom love their big blue sofa. They love pretending it''s a submarine. They love riding it like an elephant. And most of all, they love bouncing on it. Until one day . . . THUD! A joyful adventure story about family life and imaginative play, featuring bright, colourful artwork that will appeal to all ages. Our Big Blue Sofa by Tim Hopgood was the winner of the Cambridgeshire ''Read It Again!'' Award and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This warm and funny book from the award-winning author-illustrator of WOW! Said the Owl is as fresh and original as when it was first published. The perfect book for any child who has ever bounced on the sofa - and every adult who has ever told them not to!

Ping and Pong are a pair of penguins who love to do new things. But whatever Ping tries to do, Pong can do it better - Ping can squeak in French, Pong can squeak in nine different languages, Ping can catch a fish, Pong can catch a shark... Is there anything that Ping can do better? Find out in this hilarious story of friendship.

The beautiful and poignant story of a cloud called Cyril that conveys positive messages about the life and colour that water brings to our world.

A sensitive, beautifully illustrated story about three siblings’ time with their grandpa at his beach hut, where his memory lives on. Grandpa Martin has a little beach hut, which he paints a vivid yellow so it seems like the sun is always shining on it. He calls it his happy hut, and for three siblings who visit, time with Grandpa is happy indeed—climbing on rocks and dodging rain showers in spring; wading in the ocean and playing cards in the summer; flying handmade kites and helping with “essential” repairs in autumn; even shore walks and fruitcake with tea by the stove in winter. When illness keeps Grandpa away from his hut, the grandchildren worry and miss him dearly. And when the time comes to honor his memory, they each have a loving task to perform to bring his treasured hut back to life. With charming artwork infused with light and a simple, affecting text, Tim Hopgood pays tribute to a special bond across generations.

Filled with activities, poetry, fun facts, and things to see and do outside, this vibrant book introduces children to the wonders of nature by exploring the four seasons.

"What makes the world go round?" "Sausages!" "What makes the wind blow?" "Sausages!" "Where does everything come from?" "Sausages!" Little Answer is desperate to find his question. But there’s a big problem – his answer is “Sausages”! What question could possibly have such a silly answer? Children will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully funny, interactive story.

A beautifully illustrated book that delights in everything that grows, from red strawberries to yellow bananas. With bright, joyful art, it is a beautiful introduction to colours, and shows the youngest children how colours can be mixed to create new ones. It ends with a stunning rainbow to make this a truly special book for the youngest children.

''Sleigh bells ring! Are you listening?'' Based on the much-loved song Winter Wonderland, this gorgeous picture book takes you on an enchanting journey through a glistening winter landscape. With beautiful wildlife to spot on every page, it is the perfect gift for the most wonderful time of the year. ''Winter Wonderland is one of my favourite songs and one thats played over and over again in our house throughout the winter months. Hearing it conjures up happy memories of winter walks in the woods with my family and friends. No matter how old you are, I think the wonder and excitement of waking up to a world under a blanket of snow still remains.'' - Tim Hopgood

Fifteen children''s book artists, including Joey Chou, Eric Fan, and Denise Fleming, share their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.

A beautiful, colourful and bold picture book that encourages children to notice the small things, think big, and express themselves! Matisse is a young snail who loves to create beautiful drawings with his trail. The trouble is most of the time people are far too busy to even notice them. It''s only when a child notices Matisse''s beautiful trails that his art is finally celebrated - and they inspire a whole class of children to get creative too!

Ned the hedgehog is looking for a home in the cold, dark forest. He needs somewhere warm and cosy to sleep, but all he keeps finding are other creatures'' homes: rabbits'', foxes'', owls'', bats''. Will he ever find a snug safe bed of his own? This beautiful book is written and illustrated by award-winning author and illustrator Tim Hopgood.

See below for English description. Arthur et la V�rit� ne sont pas en tr�s bons termes. Arthur a fait quelque chose de mal, et il sait que sa m�re sera tr�s f�ch�e de l''apprendre. Il essaie donc de masquer la V�rit�, puis de la d�guiser, et finalement, de la cacher. Mais la V�rit� n''aime pas �a et d�cide de s''affirmer. Un conte sur les mensonges et sur l''importance de dire la v�rit�, m�me si l''on risque de se faire gronder. Arthur and The Truth are not the best of friends right now. Why? Because today Arthur did something he shouldn''t have done - he rode on his big brother''s bike (when his mom told him not to) and then he accidentally bumped it into mom''s car. Arthur knows he''s done wrong but will he tell the truth or will he bend it, stretch it, cover it up, hide it ... ? Find out in this fresh and funny take on a common childhood predicament - to tell the truth or to tell a little lie. Original title: The Truth According to Arthur

A refreshingly simple book that celebrates growing up Up UP! Tim Hopgood''s stylish illustrations bring this endearing little boy to life as he contrasts himself with an ant, a bear and an elephant... The boy grows throughout the story, and by the end he''s bigger than his best friend. This book confronts a preoccupation of every child, and every child will recognise and empathise with this little boy''s wish to be BIG! Owing to the page turn spread, this ebook is best viewed with screen orientation locked.

★教導孩子誠實的最佳繪本★ 真相長什麼樣子呢？ 把它折一折或拉一拉， 又會讓它變成什麼樣子？ 將真相擬人化的全新視角， 讓孩子在想像中學會誠實！ 我不小心闖禍了！ 我想把真相藏起來， 我不知道該怎麼面對真相！ 我也想說實話啊！ 但是……我究竟該怎麼做才好呢？ 亞瑟和真相他們現在還不算是好朋友。 因為雖然媽媽說過，別騎哥哥的大腳踏車， 但是亞瑟偷偷騎了，還不小心刮傷媽媽的車。 亞瑟知道自己不該如此，然而當朋友問起這件事時， 他沒有說實話，並且扭曲和掩蓋真相。 他越說越天馬行空，出現了公主、外星人， 甚至變成機器人的世紀大戰！ 事情究竟會如何發展？他該說實話嗎？ 你會怎麼做呢？ 【適讀年齡】附注音，3～6歲親子共讀，6歲以上自行閱讀。

For fans of Tim Hopgood''s What a Wonderful World comes this gorgeous ABC companion book that delights in everything from the smallest seed (A is for Acorn) to the largest animal (E is for Elephant). With bright and joyful art, Wonderful World ABC is a beautiful celebration of letters, cataloging the many wonderful things there are to discover around the world.

An engaging book about springtime and the senses from the Booktrust award-winning illustrator. When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he discovers a world full of wonderful things! Th is bold and beautiful introduction to the senses includes an activity spread to help children learn all about the way they can use their senses to interact with the world around them, while the stunning artwork has a retro charm to appeal to all ages.

Wow! Said the Owl. Little owl discovered something amazing while other owls are sleeping - colors! Tim Hopgood won the Best Emerging Illustrator Award of BookTrust Early Years Award, and is shortlisted by Red House Children''s Book Award for "A Dog Called Rod" and nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal for "Here Comes Frankie!." In Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

A is for . . . Acorn B is for . . . Butterfly C is for . . . Cloud A wonderful introduction to the alphabet, filled with beautiful illustrations of nature. Contains a mirror - turn to the letter Y to see You!

Will a love of new footwear come between best friends? Cedric and Boo return in another delightful story for toddlers. Boo the elephant has just bought a pair of shiny new boots. So shiny that he can see his face in them! He can''t stand the thought of getting them dirty, so he decides to give up playing outside. But Boo misses playing in the park with his best friend, Cedric the crocodile, and can''t help but join him in running through the autumn leaves. Now his boots are all muddy! But maybe all the fun he has with Cedric is more important. With a simple text and joyful illustrations, Tim Hopgood expertly navigates toddlers'' big emotions in a second story about a charming pair of friends.

Get creative and learn all about art and artists - with a true expert as your guide!Join award-winning Tim Hopgood and his new creation, Doodle Dog, at the most artistic dog show in town. In this book, inspired by the work of many well-known artists, you''ll learn how to create your very own doodle dog using scribbles, shading, texture, pattern, paint, collage and plenty of colour. Then it''s up to you to decide who wins the prize for Best in Show! Discover the joy of making marks and creating characters with this vibrant, stylish and utterly unique book. Filled with drawing techniques and playful ideas, this is a fun way for children to explore their artistic side and build creative confidence. A brilliant creative resource and a perfect introduction to the work of many famous artists and their techniques, including Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky. A rich and varied beginners guide to the wonderful word of Art! Great for all children, parents and teachers - and budding artists everywhere.

Arthur and the Truth have just met, but they''re not getting along so well. Arthur did something bad today and knows his mother will demand to know what happened. Will he tell the truth, or will he try to twist it and cover it up? What would you do? Arturo y la Verdad acaban de conocerse y ahora mismo no son muy amigos... Y es que hoy Arturo ha hecho algo mal y sabe que su madre le pedirá explicaciones. ¿Dirá la verdad?, ¿o tratará de retorcerla, distorsionarla o taparla? ¿Qué harías tú?