WHAT IF, PIG?

In Linzie Hunter's debut picture book, Mouse has never met a friend quite like Pig. Pig is so incredibly kind, fabulously fun, but he also has a big secret - he's a tremendous worrier!

When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? Or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time? In this adorable story, Linzie's charming, bright illustrations pair perfectly with the sweet and funny story about friendship and the endless wonder of "what if" that readers of all ages can relate to.

UNIQUE, CHARMING ART: Linzie Hunter's art is one-of-a-kind with her absolutely charming, irresistibly adorable and unique style and her bright, cheerful palette. Her illustrations will facilitate deep empathy with Pig, because she so vividly expresses Pig's full range of emotions. Linzie uses jagged lines and spirals to illustrate Pig's panic, and she uses warm colors and sunlight to reflect Pig's joy. The illustrations walk us through Pig's emotional journey, creating an immersive and cathartic reading experience.

RELATABLE THEMES: Many kids (and adults) have felt some form of anxiety. In this book, Linzie shows how anxiety, usually something that makes us feel alone, is actually an universal, human feeling we have all experienced at some point. She cleverly puts a positive spin to the anxiety ridden "what ifs" and turn them into an uplifting, optimistic question filled with new possibilities and opportunities.

Linzie Hunter comes from Scotland but lives in England, which is similar but different. From her London studio, she draws pictures of all sorts of cool stuff including dogs with spectacles, cats with berets and other animals with both these things. This is the first book that Linzie has written and she thinks that you are definitely the nicest, most generous and fun person for reading it.