Description
A fantastically funny story that appeals to children of all ages - and makes adults laugh out loud, with the bold simplicity of Herve Tullet or Dick Bruna's Miffy.
"very funny, very cute"
Guardian
Made using a collage of supermarket carrier bags, Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea is an irresistible story about empathy, diversity, and the joy of making friends with people (or vegetables) who are different from you.
Boys and girls alike will love Colin and Lee's clear shapes, bright colours and the playful approach to everyday objects that make this book an instant favourite.
This paperback edition is satisfyingly large, with shiny, textured peas on the cover!
Winner: UK Literacy Association Award 2018
An EmpathyLab Read for Empathy book 2018
The delicious story of an unlikely friendship between vegetables.
About the Author
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. The pet duck is yet to make an appearance.
Reviews
Simplicity is the charm of this picture book story -- Julia Eccleshare * Love Reading 4 Kids *
a story that helps to celebrate diversity and differences * The Bookbag *
instant appeal for pre-schoolers and will charm readers of every generation * Lancashire Evening Post *
A really valuable lesson through a simple story with wonderfully vibrant pictures * Juno Magazine *
In a world where we may be ridiculed for standing out and being unique, this book not only celebrates our individuality, it positively advocates being different and for that, we love this book! * Picture Books Blogger *
Wonderfully understated humor, thought-provoking illustrations, and a spot-on theme about the enriching nature of embracing differences * Kirkus *
a story about differences with bright colors and quiet humor * Publishers Weekly *
very funny, very cute * Guardian *
An amusing and deceptively simple look at friendship and difference, this is a lovely book for young readers * BookTrust *
Awards
Winner of UKLA 3-6 Category 2018 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781509831449
Author Morag Hood
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Two Hoots
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 204g
Dimensions(mm) 251mm * 250mm * 6mm