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From cult indie rocker Tim Harrington comes THIS LITTLE PIGGY (Balzer + Bray; 9780062218087; May 14, 2013; Ages 4-8; $15.99), a totally fresh and interactive picture book that echoes the game that every parent plays with their little ones. You’ve heard the story about this little piggy who went to the market and this little piggy who stayed home. . . . But have you ever heard about those other piggies—the ones on the other foot? Author and artist, Tim Harrington, best known as the front man of the influential indie rock band Les Savy Fav has created an outrageously fun and original addition to the classic family sing-along tune, something he refers to as an “expression of joyful investigation.” A longtime performer and entertainer, Harrington encourages parents and children to act out the book and turn it into show. He says, “It is based on such a cozy, intimate activity, how could you not? In doing so the book becomes a kind of performance between the reader and the read-to.” A free downloadable song, written and performed by Tim Harrington, is available here to add to the fun. Whether a piggy is having a costume party, going into space, or chewing gum, these crazy, fun-loving piggies will have little ones looking at and laughing at their irresistible toes in a whole new delightful way. About The Author: Tim Harrington is a writer, performer, and designer. He is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and is the front man of the influential indie rock band Les Savy Fav. Telling stories and entertaining his two young boys inspired him to write this, his first picture book. Tim lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
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