Tina Macnaughton

  • 5 stars across 53 books
Tina Macnaughton was born in Edinburgh  in Scotland and raised in the south of England where she currently live in Surrey with her husband and daughter.   She  began her illustration training when she drew as a little girl every night in bed on a little chalk board until everything was blue, pink or yellow much to the frustration of her mother.  Her parents’ back garden was like a small woodland and with it came lots of wildlife and so she was always chasing something or examining some creepy crawly much to the horror of the rest of her family. When she was asked by her teachers and other kids if she was going to be an artist when she grew up, her reply was usually ‘No way, I am going to be a vet!’ To the relief of many animals it dawned on Tina that she was much better at drawing animals than examining them.

After completing a HND in Graphic Design at Cumbria College of Art and Design, and briefly living in the Cayman Islands Tina went on to study Illustration at John Moores University from where I graduated in 1992 with BA Hons (2:1) degree in illustration.

After art college Tina worked as a graphic designer for seven years, working on products for children, until she deciding to go freelance in late 2001.
 
In the spring of 2002 Tina first met Little Tiger Press at the London book fair, and was later offered her first book contract. Tina’s very first picture book was ‘One Snowy Night’ written by M Christina Butler, about a Little Hedgehog in a red bobble hat.  It is still in print today and has spawned 15 book (and counting!) series with over 2 million book sales worldwide.

Since deciding to become a freelance illustrator Tina has illustrated more than 50 picture books, board books and early reader novels.  Her books have been published in 41 different countries and translated into 40 different languages, including ones from her family roots of Scottish Gaelic and Danish, and always loves to hear from readers from far flung places as well as closer to home.
1st September 2004

One Snowy Night

(9 reviews) Review
6th September 2010

Where Snowflakes Fall

Capturing the beauty of the rare animals that live on the ice and snow, 'Where Snowflakes Fall' explores the majestic be... MoreWhere Snowflakes Fall

(3 reviews) Review
1st February 2009

My Daddy and Me

When Little Bear is with his daddy, he is the bravest, tallest and happiest Little Bear in the whole world.... MoreMy Daddy and Me

(3 reviews) Review
8th September 2014

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are...Join in the fun as your all-time favourite children's nursery r... MoreTwinkle Twinkle Little Star

(3 reviews) Review
4th September 2006

One Winter's Day

When Little Hedgehog's nest is blown away in a terrible storm he wraps up warmly & sets off for Badger's house. On his w... MoreOne Winter's Day

(2 reviews) Review
4th January 2010

Time for Bed, Little One

The sun is rising and Little Fox should be settling down to bed. But he doesn't want to sleep all through the day, when ... MoreTime for Bed, Little One

(2 reviews) Review
1st March 2009

Are You Sad, Little Bear?: A book about learning to say goodbye

Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his w... MoreAre You Sad, Little Bear?: A book about learning to say goodbye

(2 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

One Christmas Journey

Little Hedgehog and his friends are off to visit Grandpa Squirrel. But he lives high up on Rocky Ridge and there's a sno... MoreOne Christmas Journey

(2 reviews) Review
1st October 2020

One Christmas Wish

The baby mice have one Christmas wish: to build snow mice. But there just isn't enough snow! So Little Hedgehog and his... MoreOne Christmas Wish

(2 reviews) Review
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