Synopses & Reviews
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, whatandrsquo;s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (andldquo;Pigs were presented as andlsquo;medalsandrsquo; to the winners of the first Olympicsandrdquo;) to the present day (andldquo;There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtonsandrdquo;). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this andldquo;little mix-upandrdquo; and makes her feelings very clearly knownandmdash;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 andldquo;midproductionandrdquo; and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.
Review
andquot;Itandrsquo;s a prime choice for foodie families.andquot;
Review
andquot;Kiddos will go hog-wild for this farcical romp.andquot;
Review
andquot;The conceit is humorous...The illustrations are charming...andquot;
About the Author
Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including
Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine, and
Moosetache, illustrated by Henry Cole. She lives with her family in New Jersey.
Chuck Groenink is a Dutch artist who has illustrated several childrenandrsquo;s books in Europe and the United States. He currently lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife.