Eoin McLaughlin

  • 5 stars across 24 books
 Eoin McLaughlin  was born in Ireland, moved to the UK and now lives in London with his wife and their new baby.  Secret Agent Elephant   is his second picture book, following  The Hug  , illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
3rd January 2019

The Hug

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling s... MoreThe Hug

(17 reviews) Review
5th January 2023

The Kiss

Tiger was feeling sleepy. As sleepy as sleepy can be. So sleepy only one thing could help... Crocodile was feeling sleep... MoreThe Kiss

(14 reviews) Review
25th June 2020

While We Can't Hug

The bestselling and heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing, from the t... MoreWhile We Can't Hug

(12 reviews) Review
8th May 2025

Once I Was a Tree

Join the hilarious adventures of a seed that turns into a tree, then into a book . . . THIS book! From the author of The... MoreOnce I Was a Tree

(9 reviews) Review
6th February 2020

Not an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake

A graphic, bright, imaginative alphabet book, with a smart and laugh-out-loud whodunit twist.This was meant to be a simp... MoreNot an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake

(8 reviews) Review
1st October 2020

This Book is Not a Bedtime Story

Renowned author Eoin McLaughlin and award-nominated illustrator Rob Starling join forces to create a hilari... MoreThis Book is Not a Bedtime Story

(2 reviews) Review
29th June 2021

The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug

Everyone's favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period.Hedgehog is waiti... MoreThe Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug

(2 reviews) Review
7th July 2022

The Roar

There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.So many games to play and rocks to climb.Oops.Tortoise was stuck.To... MoreThe Roar

(2 reviews) Review
2nd May 2024

Goodnight Sun

Cheeky sun won't go to bed! He'll find any excuse to stay up. . . painting rainbows, drinking the sea, hiding behind mou... MoreGoodnight Sun

(2 reviews) Review
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    Once I Was a Tree

    by GRooney

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    by Ithica

    A touching story about empathy and listening which is beautifully illustrated. We have really enjoyed reading this book together. ...

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    Once I Was a Tree

    by sb123

    Read this book to my year 1 and 2 class and they absolutely loved it. The humour is great, the illustrations are beautiful, and it is a book that real...