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The Adventures of Nanny Piggins - by R A Spratt (Paperback)

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins - by  R A Spratt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This critically acclaimed, award-winning middle-grade debut follows the story of the three Green children who are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig. A fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig as a matter of fact. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat.</b> <p/> The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. <p/> It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. <p/> Read more books in the series: <i>Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan</i> and <i>Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>* </b>"Mary Poppins, move over-or get shoved out of the way. Nanny Piggins has arrived... This is smart, sly, funny, and marvelously illustrated with drawings that capture Nanny's sheer pigginess."--<b><i>Booklist, starred review</b></i><br><br>"Readers looking for nonstop giggles and cheerful political incorrectness will devour this as quickly as Nanny Piggins can consume a chocolate cake."--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</b></i><br><br>"Reluctant and avid readers alike will get caught up in this book's humor, charm, and adventure."--<b><i>School Library Journal</b></i><br><br>A Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth--<b><i>-</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>R.A. Spratt</b> is an award-winning comedy writer with fifteen years of experience in the television industry. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. You can visit her at www.raspratt.com. <p/><b>Dan Santat</b> is the author/illustrator of <i>Sidekicks</i> and the winner of the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators for <i>Oh No!</i><i>(Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World)</i> by Mac Barnett. He is also the illustrator of <i>Crankenstein</i> and the author and illustrator of <i>Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend</i>, coming Spring 2014. He lives in Los Angeles, California. You can visit him at www.dansantat.com.

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