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Hogbert | Paperback | Children's Story Book
Hogbert | Paperback | Children's Story Book
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Meet Hogbert – a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?
Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it’s time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time – but they must remember to stick together because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!
When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig’s words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animals along the way – who sharp readers may recognize from some of their favourite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new friends back to the safety of their families?
A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of Margaret’s Unicorn.
WINNER OF AN ABCD PRIZE FOR COVER DESIGN
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BARNES & NOBLE CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK AWARD
Awards: Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award (2026)
Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award, Picture Book - Shortlisted (2026)
ABCD Prize for Cover Design - Winner
“Indeed there’s so much to love especially Bryony’s mixed media depiction of the sylvan setting of the tale with its tall trees and those foxgloves, anemones and other wild flowers: and definitely not forgetting that tiny frog wearing a crown and sitting a-top a stone in a pond. Equally delightful is the lyrical telling with its fairy tale allusions, descriptions and occasional word play. A great story to share with KS1 classes and individuals, making sure there’s plenty to time to peruse the pictures. ” — Jill R Bennett
Reading age: 3 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 3-5 year olds starting playschool or nursery who love animal stories and spotting familiar fairy-tale characters in the woods.
Details: Paperback | 32 pages | 26.6 × 21.0 × 0.4 cm
About the Creators: Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class degree in Illustration. Since then, she has been shortlisted for the British Comic Awards and has twice been highly commended for the Macmillan Children’s Prize. She is the author-illustrator of Margaret's Unicorn, The Mermaid Moon, A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant and Tiny Jenny. She also illustrated The Giant’s Necklace, written by Michael Morpurgo and Tooth Fairy in Training and Witch in Training, both written by Michelle Robinson. Find her online at brionymaysmith.com and on Instagram as @BrionyMaySmith.
Publication details
- Published
- 2026
- Publisher
- Walker Books
