The Potbelly Pig Promise Contributor(s): Shepherd, Barbara (Author), Barrow, David (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0998930237 ISBN-13: 9780998930237 Publisher: Doodle and Peck Publishing OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pigs - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
Physical Information: 0.09" H x 8" W x 8" (0.20 lbs) 34 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Topical - Family |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Dylan made a promise to his friend, Patrick. He's going to take a photograph of a real potbelly pig at his grandparent's farm. When he arrives, Dylan quickly discovers Grandpa raises everything but potbellied pigs. Later, they visit the county fair hoping to find them. Dylan sees pigs of all colors, shapes and sizes, but no potbellies. Their pens are empty. Will Dylan ever find a real potbelly pig? And will he be able to keep his promise to Patrick? |
Contributor Bio(s): Shepherd, Barbara: - Barbara Shepherd is the author of a picture book, novel, cookbook, and poetry chapbook: The Potbelly Pig Promise, River Bend, Vittles and Vignettes, and Patchwork Skin. She received the "Outstanding Author Award for 2016" from Rose State and (twice) "Writer of the Year" from American Christian Writers. She is a Woody Guthrie Poet and a former nominee for Poet Laureate of the State of Oklahoma.Barrow, David: - David Barrow spent his happiest hours in the elementary school library. It was there he read books about famous people and learned how to draw. After working as a graphic designer, camera man, and video editor, Barrow embarked on his lifelong dream of illustrating children's books. |