Tim Hopgood

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  • Bibliography:
    28 Books
  • First Book:
    June 2008
  • Latest Book:
    January 2025
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Book List in Order: 28 titles

  • A Dog Called Rod

    Perfect for kids with imaginary friends, this fun and energetic book has striking contemporary artwork and super sparkly glitter on every page

    Elsa would LOVE to have a dog fo...

  • Here Comes Frankie!

    When Frankie starts to play, amazing things happen! Frankie is a quiet boy. He lives on a quiet street, with his quiet parents and his quiet dog and cat. But when Frankie decides to learn the trumpet, the most incredible things happen! Colors, shapes...

  • Wow! Said the Owl

    Here's the story of a curious little owl determined to see what the world looks like during the day. And what does she discover? A wow-worthy symphony of colors―from red butterflies to orange flowers, from white clouds to green leaves.

    Th...

  • It Was a Cold Dark Night

    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 bea...

  • Thank You for Looking After Our Pets

    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 ...

  • Playing

    It's fun to play outside, and these three children enjoy it in all seasons, summer, autumn, winter and spring â€" whatever the weather! Each season is evocatively illustrated by Tim Hopgood â€" 2008 winner of Booktrust's Best Emerging Illustrator ...

  • It Was a Cold Dark Night Workbook

  • Unpoppable

    One boy, one balloon, and one great big universe!

    "It's unPOPpable!" said the boy, as he stood on his big yellow balloon. The magical story of an unPOPpable, unSTOPpable yellow balloon and an extraordinary journey beyond the stars. B...

  • Ping and Pong are Best Friends

    Anything Ping can do, Pong can do better. He's a master painter, fabulous baker, and can squeak in nine different languages. But there is one thing that Ping can do best... A warm-hearted and funny story about the ups - and downs - of friendship,...



  • Hooray for Hoppy!

    When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he discovers a world full of wonderful things. He uses all five senses to sniff the fresh air, listen to the birds sing, taste the fresh grass, watch the lambs in the meadow, and touch the wa...

  • Little Answer

    Beautifully illustrated, the perfect picture book for every child who has ever had a question

    "What makes the world go round?" "Sausages!" "What makes the wind blow?" "Sausages!" "Where does everything come from?" "Sausages!"

    L...

  • Our Big Blue Sofa

    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...

  • Hooray for Hoppy

    An engaging book about springtime and the senses from the Booktrust award-winning illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and TIP TAP Went The Crab, a first book of counting. When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of sprin...

  • Walter's Wonderful Web

    A determined little spider named Walter is trying to make a sturdy web that will stand up to the blustery wind. The webs he makes at first are woven in special shapes--a triangle, a square, a circle--but they are still wibbly-wobbly. Can Walter make ...

  • Walking in a Winter Wonderland Book & CD

  • The Truth According to Arthur

    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 kn...

  • TIP TAP Went the Crab

    Take a tip-tap walk from one to ten in a larger format!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...

  • Singing in the Rain

    I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, Oh, what a glorious feeling! Spring calls in this classic Broadway number, brought to life in a beautiful picture book―perfect for sharing! Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy t...

  • Walking in a Winter Wonderland

    """Sleigh bells ring! Are you Listening?""Based on the classic 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 perfe...



  • WOW! It's Night-time

    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...

  • Cyril the Lonely Cloud

    It is sad but true that no one is ever pleased to see Cyril the cloud. He''s always being blamed for ruining everyone''s fun: casting shadows over everywhere he goes, and making things look dull and miserable. So, one day, Cyril drifts far, far away ...

  • Matisse's Magical Trail

    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 peopl...

  • Moon River

  • Wonderful World ABC

    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 ...

  • Sidney the Lonely Cloud

    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 Sid...

  • The Happy Hut

    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 shinin...

  • Two Birthdays

    Cedric and Boo are best friends! But will they still be best friends after a birthday mishap? A delightful story about making things right—and sharing special days with the ones you care for most.Cedric the crocodile and Boo the elephant are th...

  • WOW! It's Snowing

    Join everyone's favorite 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 favorite little owl is back, and this time she’s...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tim Hopgood has published 28 books.

The next book by Tim Hopgood, WOW! It's Snowing, will be published in January 2025.

The first book by Tim Hopgood, A Dog Called Rod, was published in June 2008.

No. Tim Hopgood does not write books in series.
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