Off They Run

Rob Hodgson was born in a seaside town in the south of England in 1988. He studied illustration at Plymouth University. Today he lives in Bristol where he spends his days making a mess and turning it into quality illustration projects and books. His books have been translated into a dozen languages and his first author/illustrated book, The Cave, was chosen by Book Trust to be given free to every preschool-aged child in England. Some interests include animals, skateboards, the psychology of perception, and collecting strange toys.Katie Cotton is an author and publisher of children's books. Her picture books Counting Lions and The Road Home were both published internationally and received starred reviews in the US. Her first middle grade book, The Secret of Splint Hall, was published in 2022 by Andersen Press. She lives on the South Downs with her husband and son.