The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig facts for kids
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| Author | Walter R. Brooks |
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| Illustrator | Kurt Wiese |
| Country | U.S. |
| Series | Freddy the Pig |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf (first) |
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Publication date
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1953; 1962 (Random House), 2001 (The Overlook Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 81 pp. |
| ISBN | 1-58567-136-3 (2001) |
| OCLC | 46314887 |
| 811/.52 21 | |
| LC Class | PZ8.3.B79 Co PS3503.R733 C65 2001 |
| Preceded by | Freddy and the Spaceship |
| Followed by | Freddy and the Men from Mars |
The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig is a book of poems published in 1953. It is the 21st book in the popular and funny children's series about Freddy the Pig. The whole series has 25 novels and was written by Walter R. Brooks. The pictures in the books were drawn by Kurt Wiese. The first publisher was Alfred A. Knopf.
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About Freddy the Pig's Poems
This book is mainly a collection of poems and songs. Many of these poems had already appeared in the first 20 books of the Freddy the Pig series. However, the book also includes some brand new poems written by Walter R. Brooks. There are also new drawings by Kurt Wiese.
What's Inside the Book?
The poems in the book are often funny and clever. They tell stories or share thoughts from the characters in the Freddy the Pig world. One of the book covers even joked, "If it seems a bit hammy in spots, that is to be expected." This was a playful way to say that a pig's poems might be a little silly or over-the-top, just like a pig!
Who Created the Book?
The author, Walter R. Brooks, created the entire Freddy the Pig series. He wrote all the stories and poems. The illustrator, Kurt Wiese, brought the characters to life with his drawings. He drew pictures for all the books in the series.
Publication History
The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig was first published in 1953. It was later released again in 1962 by Random House. In 2001, The Overlook Press published it once more. When it first came out, the book cost $2.50. This was a good amount of money back then.
What People Thought
When the book was first released, The New York Times newspaper wrote about it. They said the book was "gaily decorated with line drawings by Kurt Wiese." This means they liked the fun and cheerful pictures in the book.
