Tim Hopgood - author/illustrator
About Tim Hopgood
When we asked Tim for his biography, this is what he gave us:
"Ten things you don't really need to know about me -
I once got in a lift with Dame Shirley Bassey (I was working at Vogue at the time).
I like drawing in biro (BIC biros are my favourite).
My first pet was a rabbit. I named him Bob. I was 24.
Most of the pictures for my books are done using DERWENT sketching pencils (4Bs are my favourite).
I like collecting things. My favourite collection (at the moment) is my set of Ant and Bee books by Angela Banner.
I grew up in Wolverhampton.
I like dancing to LOUD music, especially in kitchens - so beware!
I wear SENNHEISER headphones when I'm drawing - they keep my ears warm.
I think most things look far more interesting turned inside out - see my flickr collection..
I live in York."
Website
For more information, visit Tim's own website:
www.timhopgood.com
Books
Tim is author and illustrator of:
Our Big Blue Sofa - for Macmillan
Winner of the Read it Again award 2007
Here Comes Frankie! - for Macmillan
Winner of a Booktrust Early Years Award 2008
WOW! Said The Owl - for Macmillan
Shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award 2009
TIP TAP Went The Crab - for Macmillan
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2011
UnpOppable - for Macmillan
Thank You For Looking After Our Pets - for Simon & Schuster
Squiglet Pig - with Joyce Dunbar, for Egmont
BIG - for Random House
Anything! - for Simon and Schuster
More examples of Tim Hopgood's work
