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Under a Pig Tree
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Author_Margie Palatini
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Under a Pig Tree A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book) 9781419714887 Under a Pig Tree humour publishing picture book pigs figs funny stories humours picture book 9781419714887 Hardcover with jacket
Product details
- ISBN 9781419714887
- Weight: 430g
- Dimensions: 259 x 237mm
- Publication Date: 14 Apr 2015
- Publisher: Abrams
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
- Age Group: Ages 0-5
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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 about this “little mix-up” and makes her feelings very clearly known—by scrawling all over the book!
With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in “midproduction” and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.
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 has illustrated several children's books in Europe and the U.S., including The Donkey Who Carried a King and Dear Daisy Dunnington. He currently lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife.
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