Katie Morag And The Birthdays
  • Published: 1 May 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099464266
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $24.00

Katie Morag And The Birthdays

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1 May 2006
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A fabulous gift book featuring children's favourite, Katie Morag McColl.

Katie Morag is desperate for it to be her birthday, but as she soon discovers, there are plenty of other birthdays to be celebrated on Struay both before and after hers. Join Katie Morag and friends for a year on Struay. Celebrate Neilly Beag's birthday with a celidah and a jig, Liam's with an April Fool's joke and the Big Boy Cousins' with a huge BBQ at the Old Castle. And find out what excitements are in store for Katie Morag and her Two Grandmothers on their special day . . .
  • Published: 1 May 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099464266
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $24.00
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About the author

Mairi Hedderwick

A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, Mairi Hedderwick was a teacher before she started illustrating children’s books. As an author and illustrator her most popular character, Katie Morag, was created in 1984. Katie Morag’s home on the fictional Hebridean island of Struay is not a million sea miles away from her author’s life long association with the Isle of Coll.

In 2013 Katie Morag joined Cbeebies with the successful TV series produced by Move On Up / Struay Films.

Mairi Hedderwick has also written and illustrated many other books for children and adults, all with the backdrop of the Highlands and Islands. She was awarded an Honorary Degree from Stirling University in 2003 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to writing and illustration in Scotland, especially for children.

portrait photo of Mairi Hedderwick

Also by Mairi Hedderwick

The Big Katie Morag Storybook
The Katie Morag Treasury
More Katie Morag Island Stories
Katie Morag's Island Stories
Katie Morag and the Dancing Class
Katie Morag Of Course!
Katie Morag And The Riddles
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Praise for Katie Morag And The Birthdays

As well as another brilliantly-crafted story, we get some great make-and-do ideas here for making several attractive presents

Evening Echo (Cork)

Not only can you fill in the calendar at the back of the book with your own special birthdays, you can also make birthday cards, cake . . . My six-year old daughter loved this book so much, she slept with it!

Norwich Evening News

Affectionate, cosy look at family life with detailed and fascinating illustrations

Bournemouth Daily Echo

A great concept for a new Katie Morag title, with a mini adventure for every month

Achuka

Mairi Hedderwick delivers a neatly packaged tale for every month . . . All the old characters are here and the pictures are packed with fun detail

The Scotsman

Full of wonderful details of island life and ideas for making your own presents

Junior News and Mail

Even those unfamiliar with the Hebridean isle of Struay and its inhabitants can't fail to fall for this busy, fictional world, brought to life with wit and warmth through Hedderwick's stories and detailed illustrations

Scottish Sunday Herald

The latest book about the wee Scottish lassie... Katie fans won't be disappointed.

Newbury Weekly News

This child's book is educational and value for money - a rare combination indeed!

The South Wales Argus

A charming book

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