The Prince and the Porker
Peter Bently author David Roberts illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:3rd Sep '15
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Pignatius's greed is about to get him into a right royal adventure!
Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray… Sneaking into the palace, looking for more treats, Pignatius tries on a wig and some clothes and the servants mistake him for the real prince!Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray… Sneaking into the palace, looking for more treats, Pignatius tries on a wig and some clothes and the servants mistake him for the real prince! Of course the rein of this porky impostor can't last long, but when the actual prince returns, he saves Pignatius's bacon. It turns out that he's always wanted a double to deal with a particularly frightening dragon… his Aunt Alice!
"A beautifully illustrated tale... told in charming rhyme" * Telegraph *
"Young readers will delight in this tale of mischievous mayhem, not to mention the lavish watercolour illustrations and clever rhymes." * Evening Standard *
"David Roberts is on excellent form." * Independent, Best Picture Books for Children *
"Peter Bently’s rhyming text is a treat to read aloud, while David Roberts has a ball with the illustrations ...a real favourite." * Andrea Reece, Lovereading *
"Delectable, mischievous fun." * Publishers Weekly *
- Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015 (UK)
- Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017 (UK)
ISBN: 9781783441082
Dimensions: 287mm x 248mm x 10mm
Weight: 446g
32 pages