This is a picture book for the under 5s. Katie Morag is a small girl who lives on the fictional island of Struay. There are at least 10 different books about her, all of which are beautifully illustrated by the author. The stories are short and simple but entertaining and on each page there are lots of details to look at in the pictures.
Katie Morag's fashion conscious and sophisticated grandmother, who lives on the mainland, comes to stay on Struay for a holiday. Her other grandmother - Grannie Island - doesn't get on well with her as she thinks she spends too much time on her appearance. Grannie Island on the other hand is a down to earth practical lady, who lives in wellies and dungarees. She enters her sheep Alecina in the island show but on the day of the show Alecina goes swimming in a bog and ends up filthy. While Granma Mainland is at the show Katie Morag borrows her shampoo and curlers and she and Grannie Island smarten up Alecina so well with them that she wins first prize. Grannie Island comes to appreciate that Granma Mainland has her uses. 8/10
Struay is based on the Inner Hebridean island of Coll.
Arinagour, Coll
Beach on the NW Coast of Coll
Hogh Bay, Coll
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