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A Preston Pig Toddler Book

by Colin McNaughton

Older readers love Colin McNaughton's delightful and hilarious picture books about the clever Preston Pig and the ever-outwitted Mr. Wolf. Now toddlers can join the fun! With lively illustrations and simple texts, these madcap escapades are sure to get the youngest members of the family giggling and clamoring for more.

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About the author

Growing up in his native England, the young Colin McNaughton had little indication that he would one day become an author-illustrator. There were no books at all in his parents' home, he recalls, but there were always comics. These were his formative literature, and their slapstick humor has been a lasting influence. "I've been talking about the comic format for years," he says. "It's the modern way of telling stories for today's children; it's about movement, the step between film and the book."


Colin McNaughton says he "hated school. The word 'school' still gives me nightmares." Opting for technical college, he admits he even "made a mess of getting in there -- I'd filled out the application wrong, and when I turned up for registration they'd never heard of me!" So he worked at odd jobs for the next year before entering art school. Although his first book was published while he was still in school, Colin McNaughton did not immediately become a full-time artist. He first tried editorial and advertising work, but did not find the satisfaction that he got out of creating children's books. "At the end of it, there it is, a book on the shelf, not like a newspaper in the gutter. In fact, once you start thinking about it, it's a smashing job!" If the response to his books is any indication, children and adults seem to agree that Colin McNaughton is doing a "smashing job."


Colin McNaughton lives in London with his wife.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is about 2 friends scaring one another. I feel like the wolf might be a little scary for young kids, which is the age range for this book. Wouldn't reach for it again, despite the story being a very quick fun read.

[Lefa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avery never tires of this book. It was the first story he ever understood as we read along together, and we re-read it almost every day. He still giggles.