The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, whatтАЩs the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (тАЬPigs were presented as тАШmedalsтАЩ to the winners of the first OlympicsтАЭ) to the present day (тАЬThere is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig NewtonsтАЭ). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this тАЬlittle mix-upтАЭ and makes her feelings very clearly knownтАФby scrawling all over the book!
With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles, and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in тАЬmidproductionтАЭ and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.