Tim Hopgood worked as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator before turning his hand to children's books. His first concept board book, WOW! Said the Owl, a first book of colours, was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award and was followed by TIP TAP Went the Crab, a first book of counting, and Hooray for Hoppy, a first book of senses. Tim is married with two children and lives in the centre of York.