The Hog, the Shrew and the Hullabaloo
The second Harry and Lil story from acclaimed Faber poet Julia Copus, who has recently turned her hand to picture books for the first time! The tale of a hog - and his friend Candy Stripe Lil - kept awake by mysterious noises in the night is sure to delight adults and children alike.
THE HOG, THE SHREW & THE HULLABALOO was published on 5th March 2015 by Faber.
“A beautifully illustrated, laugh aloud book to share with age three and upwards”
- Irish Examiner
“memorable and whimsical… such a pleasure to read.”
- The Bookbag
“There is something dreamlike at play when an illustrator and writer combine to such effect”
- Literature Works
“This sweet book is a rhyming gem”
- Angels & Urchins magazine
It was night in the village - a still, dark night -
and Harry the Hog was sleeping tight.
In her house at the foot of Piggyback Hill,
also asleep, was Candy Stripe Lil.
THE HOG, THE SHREW & THE HULLABALOO was published on 5th March 2015 by Faber.
“A beautifully illustrated, laugh aloud book to share with age three and upwards”
- Irish Examiner
“memorable and whimsical… such a pleasure to read.”
- The Bookbag
“There is something dreamlike at play when an illustrator and writer combine to such effect”
- Literature Works
“This sweet book is a rhyming gem”
- Angels & Urchins magazine