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Mairi Hedderwick

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About 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.

Recent updates about Mairi Hedderwick

Valentine's Day

This month is all about the heart so why not start it off with Katie Morag and the Wedding by Mairi Hedderwick from Red Fox Picture Books.

4 days ago

New Years Day

A book to enjoy all year round Katie Morag And The Grand Concert by Mairi Hedderwick from Red Fox Picture Books

1 month ago

New Years Day

A book to enjoy all year round Katie Morag And The Grand Concert by Mairi Hedderwick from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Katie Morag And The Two Grandmothers by Mairi Hedderwick.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Katie Morag And The Riddles by Mairi Hedderwick.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins by Mairi Hedderwick.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Second Katie Morag Storybook by Mairi Hedderwick.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

You should read Katie Morag And The Grand Concert by Mairi Hedderwick. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

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