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Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book)
Margie Palatini
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Description for Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book)
Hardback.
The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what’s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (“Pigs were presented as ‘medals’ to the winners of the first Olympics”) to the present day (“There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtons”). The author, needless to say, is not happy ... Read more
In the inventive spirit of Battle Bunny, a timely and hilarious look at a book in "mid-production" from the author of Piggie Pie! and an exciting new illustrator
Illustrator(s): Groenink, Chuck. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AD; YFP; YFQ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 240 x 263 x 13. Weight in Grams: 430.The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what’s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (“Pigs were presented as ‘medals’ to the winners of the first Olympics”) to the present day (“There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtons”). The author, needless to say, is not happy ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
430g
Number of Pages
40
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419714887
SKU
V9781419714887
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Margie Palatini
Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole; The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher; No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. Chuck Groenink is a Dutch artist who ... Read more
Reviews for Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book)
It’s a prime choice for foodie families.
Publishers Weekly
Kiddos will go hog-wild for this farcical romp.
Booklist
The conceit is humorous...The illustrations are charming...
School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
Kiddos will go hog-wild for this farcical romp.
Booklist
The conceit is humorous...The illustrations are charming...
School Library Journal