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's acclaimed picture books include: When Grandad was a Penguin; I Am Bat; The Steves; Aalfred and Aalbert; Brenda is a Sheep; as well as two books featuring the adorable duo of Duck and Tiny Horse: Spaghetti Hunters and Teapot Trouble. She is also the author of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert, illustrated by Ella Okstad.

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. The pet duck is yet to make an appearance.