Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins

A classic Katie Morag story with a fresh new look in a gorgeous large format

Katie Morag leads the life that country dreams are made of

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. 
 
Her illustrated adult books are An Eye on the Hebrides, which is a record of a six month continous journey through the islands on the west of Scotland. Highland Journey, follows the footsteps of Victorian writer and artist John T Reid; Sea Change, logs the passage of 26ft vintage yacht Anassa from east to west coast Scotland via the Caledonian canal; Shetland Rambles, her latest illustrated personal journey is in tandem with John T Reid once more. The Last Laird of Coll is a memoir of Kenneth Stewart, last laird of Coll.

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
As soon as Katie Morag's Big Boy Cousins arrive on the island for their holiday they start causing havoc. Katie Morag can't resist getting involved in all sorts of mischief with them. 
 
Find out what they get up to and join them for a beach BBQ with Grannie Island.

Katie Morag And The Birthdays

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 . . .

Katie Morag And The Riddles

This is not only a charming story about a little girl's woes but it is also a fascinating portrait of life on a small Scottish Island . . . Children will enjoy looking at the detailed illustrations and trying to figure out Katie's riddles for themselves

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Katie Morag is in a terrible mood because she has broken her mum's necklace. Her bad temper gets everyone in trouble with the teacher who gives them some tricky riddles to solve for homework. Can Katie solve the riddles and get back in everyone's good books?

Katie Morag And The Tiresome Ted

Hedderwick's observations are a delight for children and adults alike

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Katie Morag is mightily put out when her new baby sister is born and grabs all the limelight. She is so cross that she even kicks her trusty old one-eyed teddy bear into the sea in a fit of rage! 
 
But she soon starts to regret what she's done and misses dear old ted dreadfully. What will she do? Surely he is lost for ever . . .

The Second Katie Morag Storybook

A fabulous gift book to delight Katie Morag fans, this bumper collection - now with a gorgeous new look - contains three stories, along with songs, puzzles, and other island gems.

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Discover some of the secrets of Katie Morag's island home in the many stories, poems and pictures in this treasure-trove of a collection. Find out if Castle McColl really is haunted, discover the identity of the hairy hermit who never visits the village, and join in the birthday celebrations with Grannie Island and Granma Mainland. There's never a dull moment with Katie Morag!

Katie Morag Delivers the Mail

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
When the village mail gets muddled, it's up to Katie Morag to sort things out - with a little help from Grannie Island and her tractor. . .

Katie Morag and the Wedding

A warmhearted story with the usual detailed cosy pictures which Katie fans of three-plus love

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Romance has been brewing on the island between Neilly Beag and Granma Mainland and everyone is thrilled when they announce that they are to be married. Everyone, that is, except Grannie Island. For some reason that Katie Morag can't fathom her granny is NOT happy at all. 
 
But Granma Mainland has a surprise in store for Grannie Island, one that makes her very happy indeed!

Katie Morag and the New Pier

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
A new pier is being built on Struay and everyone, especially Katie Morag, is very excited. The Islanders can't wait for all the changes they are sure the new pier will bring . . . 
 
But there is one person who's not so sure. Granny Island is worried that the old ways will be lost for ever . . .

The Big Katie Morag Storybook

A fabulous gift book to delight Katie Morag fans, this bumper collection - now with a gorgeous new look - contains three stories, along with sea-shanties, recipes, and other island gems.

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
This lavish book is packed with brand-new stories and poems featuring favourite characters from Katie Morag's island home. Whether she's trying to keep the secret of Baking Day from her little brother Liam, befriending a baby seal with the Holiday Children, or even smoothing out troubles between her two very different grannies, Katie Morag is always at the heart of this island and its special way of life.

Katie Morag's Island Stories

These are chirpy tales with beautiful illustrations . . . We recommend this as a Christmas present for anyone with a toddler

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Whether she's posting parcels to the wrong addresses, helping Grannie Island with a winning sheep, having problems with a troublesome ted or dealing with her naughty big boy cousins, Katie Morag is always up to something. Here are four delightful stories - a treat for all Katie Morag fans.

Katie Morag And The Grand Concert

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Every year on the Isle of Struay, there is a grand concert, where the islanders play fiddles, recite poetry, and sing and dance in front of their friends and neighbours. This is a major social event in a small community like Struay. Katie Morag is very excited indeed, and she plans to sing her favourite song. Arriving for the concert too, are Katie Morag's uncles, Sven and Sean, who are world-famous musicians and utterly identical. Nobody on Struay can tell them apart. On the big evening, one of the pair loses his voice and it is down to Katie Morag McColl to save the concert from disaster.

Katie Morag and the Dancing Class

A new adventure packed with Hedderwick's customary clever narrative twists and humorous details

Hedderwick's soft-wash illustrations capture the timeless space and beauty of the island and contemporary bustle of its population

This appealing story with its charming and evocative illustrations is sure to delight a new generation of young readers

A lovely story just begging to be read out loud

Delightfully original character, setting, and story

One of my favourite books of the last year

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Everyone is excited about the new ballet and tap classes. Everyone, that is, except Katie Morag! But the two grandmothers have decided - she will go to ballet and she will wear a frilly skirt! What is Katie Morag going to do?

Katie Morag And The Two Grandmothers

Hedderwick's acute observations . . . are a delight for children and adults alike

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl! 
 
Grannie Island doesn't think much of Granma Mainland's fancy ways, but when a prize sheep gets stuck in Boggy Loch on Show Day, it's up to the ever-resourceful Katie Morag to save the day - with a little help from her two grandmothers...

Katie Morag Of Course!

Three stories about favourite picture book characters, specially written and illustrated for an older audience.

A great way for more confident readers to enjoy the escapades of one of their favourite Scottish heroines

Those who have loved the Katie Morag picture books will be delighted to see that Struay's endearing heroine is back in this collection of three ilustrated stories for older children - ideal for building reading confidence. 
 
In Saturday Sweets Katie Morag and Liam can't decide which sweets to give Granny Island as a present but they do decide that the best way to make up their minds is to taste all the sweets themselves. 
In The Pony and the Hamster Katie Morag is thrilled when Granny Island gets a pony called Eriska, but Katie and her friend Agnes soon find out that looking after a pet is a big responsibility. 
And in The Camping Holiday Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins find themselves stranded by the tide but luckily Eriska is on hand to save the day.

Mairi Hedderwick

Bringing all the stories together in this single volume only reinforces Hedderwick's achievement in conjuring up an endearing character, a tight-knit community and a glorious landscape.

It's a beautiful gift book, one to treasure and given the popularity of the stories, a book that will see much joyful use.

Join Katie Morag McColl and her family on the Isle of Struay in this beautiful gift collection of classic stories. 
 
There are many adventures to be had on the Isle of Struay. There's her mum and dad's Shop and Post Office, Grannie Island's house across the bay, the dancing classes at the hall - and just wait till the mischevious Big Boy Cousins come to visit - they're lots of fun! 
 
Also included in this new collection are six folk tales, as featured in the popular CBeebies series, specially illustrated by Mairi Hedderwick for the show, and exclusively printed in this collection. 
 
So grab your jumper, don your wellies and discover the delights of Struay! 
 
"Katie Morag lives the life that country dreams are made of" Independent

Mairi Hedderwick

Praise for The Katie Morag Treasury

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

[Katie Morag's] adventures are so appealing to children from all backgrounds

Books by Mairi Hedderwick

Series by Mairi Hedderwick

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