MARY HAD A LITTLE HAM by Margie Palatini

New hilarious children's book from Margie Palatini about a talented little pig who makes his way to Broadway with the help of his best friend, Mary.

August, 2003 -- Stanley Snoutowski was born to be a star! Mary knew that Stanley had that special something" right from his very first oink. He always loved to ham it up -- whether he was making them laugh, or making them cry, belting out a song, or hoofing it, he could do it all. And Mary was his biggest fan; she knew that with that kind of talent, this little piggie was headed for the bright lights of Broadway!

After numerous disappointing cattle calls and a few small parts, Stanley gets discovered by the famous Broadway producers Hoggers and Hammerswine. He goes on to star in such productions as: South Pigcific, The Pig and I, Pork Chop on a Hot Tin Plate, The Pork Loin King, and Oinklahoma! Then comes his piggest acting challenge: Hamlet. Will he be able to cut the mustard in this Sheepspeare classic?

MARY HAD A LITTLE HAM is the laugh-out-loud story of one determined piggie and the little girl who believes in him. The power of their friendship conquers all!

Margie Palatinis clever wordplay and pun-filled prose have made her picture books read-aloud favorites. She is the author of numerous popular and award-winning books for children, including Piggie Pie!, Zoom Broom, Moostache, Mooseltoe, Earthquack!, The Perfect Pet, and The Web Files. And coming this fall: Broom Mates (a follow up to Zoom Broom) and Bad Boys. Margie Palatini lives with her husband and son in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.margiepalatini.com.

Guy Francis studied illustration at Brigham Young University. He has done a variety of work, including childrens book illustration and animation. This is his first book for Hyperion. Guy Francis lives with his wife and three children in Utah.

MARY HAD A LITTLE HAM
Story by Margie Palatini
Pictures by Guy Francis
Hyperion Books for Children
September 2003 ® 078680566-8
$15.99 ® Ages 5-9