Hog in the Fog

Hog in the Fog: A Harry & Lil Story by Julia Copus - told in fizzingly original rhymes from a rising star in the poetry world - is the first brand-new picture book on the Faber Children's list.

Told in fizzingly original rhymes from a rising star in the poetry world this was the first brand-new picture book on the Faber Children's list.

The tale of a hog in the fog.

This is the story of Candy Stripe Lil
and Harry the Hog who lived over the hill.

. . . and a foggy March day, roundabout three,
when Lil had invited Harry for tea.

Lil is expecting Harry the Hog for tea, but there's a swirling fog outside and Harry is nowhere to be seen.

Lil sets off to find her friend. Luckily she meets Deer, Sheep and Crow along the way, who all join in the hunt to find the hog in the fog.

A heartwarming rhyming adventure story about friendship, teamwork and teatime!

'A perfect combination of clever rhymes and beautiful illustrations.' Sunday Express

'Whimsical and enticing.' Metro

'The perfect picture book.' Armadillo Magazine

Préface
Hog in the Fog: A Harry & Lil Story by Julia Copus - told in fizzingly original rhymes from a rising star in the poetry world - is the first brand-new picture book on the Faber Children's list.

Auteur
Julia Copus was born in London, near to the Young Vic theatre, and now lives in Somerset. She has won First Prize in the National Poetry Competition and the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem (2010). She also writes for radio; her first play, Eenie Meenie Macka Racka, was awarded the BBC's Alfred Bradley prize. She is a Lector for the Royal Literary Fund, and in 2008 was made an Honorary Fellow at the University of Exeter. Hog in the Fog is her debut picture book.

Texte du rabat

Told in original rhymes from a rising star in the poetry world, this is a debut picture book about a hog in the fog. Lil the mouse is expecting Harry the hog for tea, but there's a swirling fog outside and he's nowhere to be seen. She sets off to find him, and meets many friends along the way. The first title on Faber's brand new picture book list. Ages: 4+