Bricks: The House a Greedy Pig Built
By (Author) Katie Cotton
Illustrated by Tor Freeman
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
2nd June 2021
3rd June 2021
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pigs, hogs and boars
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Money
823.92
Paperback
32
Width 221mm, Height 290mm, Spine 3mm
185g
Pig wants the biggest and finest new house for the lowest price, even if that involves telling a little porky He's about to find out exactly what happens to greedy pigs who fleece their workers! When the bricks fall, who will save this greedy pig's bacon A hilarious cautionary tale that teaches kindness and integrity from dream team Katie Cotton and Tor Freeman.
"A delightful twist ... highlights themes of fairness, hard work, just desserts, and the importance of reading the fine print. Recommended for fiction collections." * School Library Journal *
"A greedy pig gets his comeuppance in this very funny and beautifully told picture book... Katie Cotton's rhyming text is a joy to read aloud and Tor Freeman's illustrations are full of character and extra treats for readers" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *
Katie Cotton (Author) Katie Cotton studied English Literature at Oxford University before becoming an author and editor of childrens books. Her books Counting Lions and The Road Home were both published internationally and received starred reviews in the US. When shes not writing, youll find her hiking up a hill or eating cake. Tor Freeman (Illustrator) Tor grew up in London and graduated from Kingston University with a BA in illustration. She has been working as an illustrator ever since. In 2012 she was awarded the Sendak Fellowship and spent a month in Connecticut.