Piggy Book by Anthony Browne (Picture Book)

Story Title: Piggybook

Date of Publication: 2008 (this edition)

Edition: New Edition / Reissue (Paperback)

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

Cover Price: £7.99 (original UK recommended retail price for this edition)

ISBN: 9781406313284

Cover Artists: Anthony Browne

Artists: Anthony Browne

Writers: Anthony Browne

Characters: Mr Piggott, the two Piggott sons, and Mrs Piggott

Key Facts: Piggybook is one of Anthony Browne’s best-loved and most acclaimed picture books. It tells the humorous yet thought-provoking story of the Piggott family, where Mr Piggott and his two sons treat Mrs Piggott like a servant and behave like pigs — until Mrs Piggott finally walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts gradually turn into actual pigs in this clever visual metaphor. The book is renowned for its witty illustrations full of pig-related puns and hidden details, delivering a strong message about gender roles, family responsibility, and equality in a light-hearted, accessible way for young readers. This 2008 Walker Books paperback is a popular reissue of the original 1986 title.

Page Count: 32 pages