Under a Pig Tree

Under a Pig Tree book cover
A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER Dear Reader Sorry to delay the opening of this book but it has come to our attention in other words the author has been ranting raving and carrying on like the world is coming to an end that the following facts are not about pigs after all According to her they're about FIGS Not to make excuses but we don't really know how to explain the mix up Chalk it up to one of those eensy teensy boo boos as we say in the business Look mistakes happen The f looked like a P okay We told the author Lighten up let it go What did she expect us to do Serap the whole book because of a little mishap with ONE letter Besides everyone here thinks the book works fine just the way it is Pigs Figs No biggie Of course the author a k a drama queen being one of those writer types oh boy could we tell you stories about how that bunch acts up when their words are changed insisted translated threatened legal action that we add this note So here it is The book is about Figs Not Pigs Again to our readers out there we think it all works So enjoy M P There Signed you go All fixed Happy now Hamilton A Cochon Publisher and Executive Editor NO 7 A C
Under a Pig Tree

Under a Pig Tree

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.

About This Book

By: Margie Palatini
Illustrated by: Chuck Groenink
Published by: Abrams Books for Young Readers an imprint of Abrams
6-10Age Range
3.2 AR
33Pages
Humorous StoriesSubject
540LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
MGuided Reading
MFountas & Pinnell
28DRA