Hogbert
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5295-3579-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Off-the charts baby animal cuteness and a reassuring message about trusting one's talents ... a snout-standing tale" Publishers Weekly
Meet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?
Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it's time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time - but they must remember to stick together because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!
When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig's words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animals along the way - who sharp readers may recognize from some of their favourite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new friends back to the safety of their families?
A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of Margaret's Unicorn.
WINNER OF AN ABCD PRIZE FOR COVER DESIGN
Meet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?
Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it's time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time - but they must remember to stick together because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!
When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig's words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animals along the way - who sharp readers may recognize from some of their favourite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new friends back to the safety of their families?
A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of Margaret's Unicorn.
WINNER OF AN ABCD PRIZE FOR COVER DESIGN
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 270 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-3579-2 (9781529535792)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class degree in Illustration. Since then, she has been shortlisted for the British Comic Awards and has twice been highly commended for the Macmillan Children's Prize. She is the author-illustrator of Margaret's Unicorn, The Mermaid Moon, A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant and Tiny Jenny. She also illustrated The Giant's Necklace, written by Michael Morpurgo and Tooth Fairy in Training and Witch in Training, both written by Michelle Robinson. Find her online at brionymaysmith.com and on Instagram as @BrionyMaySmith.