Most Popular Books by TIM HOPGOOD

"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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

Join the curious little owl as she discovers a world full of color in this bestselling board book from award-winning author and illustrator, Tim Hopgood. When a curious little owl decides to stay awake all day instead of sleeping like the other owls, she discovers a world bursting with color – from the yellow sun to the green leaves, and even a beautiful rainbow! Adored by children and parents alike, Wow! Said the Owl is a much-loved preschool classic, and this sturdy board book is perfect for sharing with little ones at storytime. Enjoy lots more WOW! moments with the little owl in Wow! It’s Night-time and Wow! It’s Snowing

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).

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!

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.

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.

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.

Join everyone''s favourite little owl for a winter adventure, and explore lots of different kinds of weather, in WOW! It''s Snowing, by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. Your favourite little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of winter weather, from twinkling icicles to the first snowflake of the season. Little ones will love joining in with the WOWs, as the owl''s tree fills up with more and more friendly animals. This fun, relatable story of friendship and nature is told with warmth and simplicity, and includes a weather-themed early learning activity at the end, making it perfect for sharing with preschoolers at storytime. Little ones will find plenty more WOW! moments in WOW! Said the Owl and WOW! It''s Night-time.

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 Ping can do best? Yes, he can be a BEST friend.

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!

"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.