'Funny, silly and totally original' - Josh Widdicombe

The 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.

The hunt is on for a missing traffic cone in this entertaining sequel to Dig Dig Digger, fun for both adults and children.

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. Her self-authored books include Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, When Grandad was a Penguin, I Am Bat, The Steves , Aalfred and Aalbert and Brenda is a Sheep, and she is also the author of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert, illustrated by Ella Okstad

Reviews
this is a story that celebrates the fun, joy and shared ingenuity of friendship... and is destined to be a favourite with all the family! * Lancashire Post *
So begins a search for Gary that will amuse tiny fans of big diggers and machinery * The Guardian *
This is such an outstanding story, full of friendship, adventure and of course many, many giggles. We have read it once but we won't be stopping there... Even the grown-ups want to read it again! * Armadillo *
Young construction enthusiasts will delight in following Morag Hood's splendidly silly characters.. and have a good giggle at the final twist * Books for Keeps *
. . . a hilarious picture book that takes its silliness very seriously. . . Morag Hood has a unique understanding of young children's humour and little ones will delight in the antics of some very expressive roadworks. -- Emma Dunn and Jasmine Ewens * The Scotsman *
Hood's engaging storytelling paired with her vibrant illustrations creates a captivating reading experience for both children and adults alike. * Minipreneur *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529026122
Author Morag Hood
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Two Hoots
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 227mm * 10mm