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Little Melvin… The Pig That Could Eat the World follows a young pig living on a farm whose hunger gets out of control, sending him on an out-of-this-world adventure. What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
Anyone (even a cute little pig) can break free from his/her confines in search of new hopes and dreams and adventure!
Also, not everyone has visited a farm, particularly younger children, and this book may give them an early view of how a farm can look.
What were some goals you set for yourself as a writer in this book?
To successfully create an enjoyable picture book that could be enjoyed between parents and young children during reading times together.
I was also hopeful that the book could attract the interest of a traditional publisher or literary agent.
Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?
There may be another Little Melvin coming to market. If so, I envision him returning to Earth to share his adventures from outer space where he learned important ways, on other planets, to improve our planet (instead of devouring it)!
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But Melvin’s simple, everyday world is about to change forever.
Melvin’s deep love for his farmers delicious food takes over, and his need for more food leads him to a place he could never have imagined!
You might say that Melvin’s new adventure is truly, “out of this world”!
Little Melvin…the Pig That Could Eat the World!
Melvin the pig enjoys a blissful life on the farm, playing with his six brothers and sisters and basking in the delightfully sticky mud holes. His favorite pastime, however, is savoring the delicious food provided by the farmer. From fruits and nuts to tasty vegetables, Melvin eagerly anticipates every bite. There’s just one problem: Melvin doesn’t know when to stop eating. The more he eats, the hungrier he becomes. Despite his love for farm life, it may not be enough to satisfy Melvin’s ever-growing appetite.
Little Melvin… The Pig That Could Eat the World, by David Nern, is an adorable tale of a little pig with a very big problem. Young readers will delight in the expressive illustrations and the accompanying onomatopoeias that bring Nern’s characters to life. Beginning readers can easily join in a shared reading experience with parents or teachers, enjoying these fun-to-read pages together. Nern provides readers with a larger-than-life animal fantasy that takes them on a journey from the farm to deep space. As Melvin’s appetite grows, so does this exceptional tale. Children will quickly grasp the story’s lesson as they watch Melvin’s mission to find bigger and better food sources unfold.
Learning that you can indeed have too much of a good thing has never been so fun. Nern has hit a home run with his first children’s picture book. I eagerly anticipate more life lessons from Nern for young readers in future works. I highly recommend Melvin the Pig’s engaging tale to parents and teachers looking to add new and promising authors to their collections.
Pages: 44 | ISBN : 1960142763
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