Children's book Illustrator

Deborah Hocking

Biography

Deborah Hocking is an illustrator who lives in Portland, Oregon. For six years, she worked as a cook and gardener at a château in France, but now she has the incredible privilege of spending her days drawing for children, chasing magic. She is the illustrator of the nonfiction picture book Build, Beaver, Build! Life at the Longest Beaver Dam. The Great Henry Hopendower is her second picture book.

Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition
Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap
Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Puppy Expert
Soccer Expert
Grocery Store Expert
The Great Henry Hopendower
Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition
Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap
Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
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Deborah's most recent book

Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · March 8, 2022

Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition

By Deborah Hocking · With Jacqueline Davies

A story about two friends, Sydney and Taylor, who try to make new friends.

80 pages· 2,110 words· Est. 24 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 256 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
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Most Popular Deborah Hocking Books

Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

A story about two friends, Sydney and Taylor, who try to make new friends.

Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Sale price
$1398

Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Two friends embark on an expedition to explore the world beyond their home, encountering various obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way.

Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap
Sale price
$1398

Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A hedgehog tries to fly with the help of his friends and a toy left behind by a boy

Grocery Store Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Navigate grocery store chaos with Max's expert tips and humor.

Soccer Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Max's soccer tips are hilarious, but is he missing something crucial on the field?

Puppy Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Discover the chaos and joy of puppy ownership through a kid's eyes.

At a glance

Book Stats

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Authored

7

Illustrated

3

Collaborators

Picture books

4

Chapter books

3

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Deborah Hocking Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Sale price
$1398

Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Two friends embark on an expedition to explore the world beyond their home, encountering various obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way.

Puppy Expert
Sale price
$1697

Puppy Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Discover the chaos and joy of puppy ownership through a kid's eyes.

Soccer Expert
Sale price
$1597

Soccer Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Max's soccer tips are hilarious, but is he missing something crucial on the field?

Grocery Store Expert
Sale price
$1697

Grocery Store Expert

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Navigate grocery store chaos with Max's expert tips and humor.

The Great Henry Hopendower

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

A boy seeks everyday magic inspired by his grandpa's wisdom.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Deborah Hocking's books.

01

Jacqueline Davies

Author / 3 shared books

02

Stacy McAnulty

Author / 3 shared books

03

Justin Roberts

Author / 1 shared book

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