Lee is a pea All of his friends are peas; except Colin Colin isn't a pea And so begins the deliciously funny story of two very different friends a small green pea & a tall orange carrot stick Colin the carrot can't do everything the peas can but he has some special carrot-y qualities that make him a very good friend to have All about the beauty of making friends with people (or vegetables) who are different from you boys & girls alike will love Colin & Lee's clear shapes bright colours & the playful approach to everyday objects that make this book an instant favourite Enjoy in this lovely & durable hardback board book Made using just a collage of supermarket plastic bags & painted facial expressions Morag Hood has created a timeless picture book with unique & engaging artwork that is brimming with warmth & humour With the bold simplicity of Herve Tullet or Dick Bruna's Miffy & a dry wit & charm all of Morag's own it is a fantastically funny story that appeals to the very youngest child
- & makes adults laugh out loud Colin & Lee Carrot & Pea is a brilliant debut from Morag Hood runner-up in The Macmillan Prize for Illustration