Leigh Hodgkinson

Leigh Hodgkinson

  • 5 stars across 20 books
Leigh Hodgkinson is an award winning animator, and was the creative director of the first Charlie and Lola animation series. Leigh wrote and illustrated her debut picture book Colin and the Snoozebox for Orchard, which has received huge critical acclaim, and was swiftly followed by Colin and Wrong Shadow, and Smile! starring her new character Sunny McCloud. Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate was Leigh's first collaboration with an author. Leigh lives on a hill in London with her husband.
14th July 2016

The Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth

'I'm so famishing I'm vanishing!' The famishing vanishing mahoosive mammoth is a hairy beast who simply can't think of ... MoreThe Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth

(11 reviews) Review
7th June 2012

Goldilocks and Just the One Bear

Awarding-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this funny and clever fractured fairy tale based... MoreGoldilocks and Just the One Bear

(7 reviews) Review
3rd August 2023

The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea

There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a Brussels sprout. What's that about?This little pea is S... MoreThe Princess and the (Greedy) Pea

(5 reviews) Review
4th April 2013

Troll Swap

Awarding-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this hilarious and heart-warming picture book, p... MoreTroll Swap

(4 reviews) Review
10th March 2016

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Hello there! Are you sitting comfortably? Are you sure? Have you found the perfect snuggle-up-and-lose-yourself-in-a-boo... MoreAre You Sitting Comfortably?

(4 reviews) Review
7th May 2015

The Big Monster Snoreybook

Awarding-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this hilarious, inventive picture book, packed w... MoreThe Big Monster Snoreybook

(3 reviews) Review
6th May 2010

Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate

When Kate P Green goes for tea with the Queen, she gets more than she bargained for in this hilariously anarchic look ... MoreDon't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate

(2 reviews) Review
9th August 2018

Olobob Top: Let's Visit Norbet's Shop

The Olobobs are having a party for Gurdy, but one thing is missing…a present! Join Tib, Lalloo, and Bobble on their trip... MoreOlobob Top: Let's Visit Norbet's Shop

(2 reviews) Review
19th April 2018

Olobob Top: Let's Visit the Olobobs

Olobob Top is the exciting new CBeebies animated pre-school TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble. The exciting ... MoreOlobob Top: Let's Visit the Olobobs

(1 review) Review
2nd May 2019

Olobob Top: Let's Visit Big Fish's Pond

The Olobobs are going to Big Fish’s Pond today ... In the distance the pond looks very small but up close it’s really BI... MoreOlobob Top: Let's Visit Big Fish's Pond

(1 review) Review
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  • Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    This is a gorgeously bright picture book, full of fun illustrations. It’s all about a book lover’s search for the perfect spot to read - very relatabl...

  • The Big Monster Snoreybook

    The Big Monster Snoreybook

    This book reminded me a little of The Gruffalo, as the big monsters are outwitted by a much smaller opponent. I plan to read this to a group, and ther...

  • Troll Swap

    Troll Swap

    A funny book about a troll and a human eho just done feel like they fit in at home. They are not like the others they live with and after meeting each...

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