{"product_id":"pigin-of-howth","title":"Pigín of Howth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestined to be a classic, the first children’s book from Kathleen Watkins (aka Nanakit) brings to life the Pigín stories she created for her five beloved grandchildren.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHave you met Pigín? \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePigín lives in Howth, a beautiful seaside town on Dublin Bay, and he is a very popular pig about town. He is friendly, curious, impeccably dressed and has the nicest manners a pig could possibly have. Join Pigín and his friends, Sammy Seal, Sally Seagull, the Badger of Ballsbridge and the fairies who live in Howth Castle, on their many adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStory 1: Pigs Can’t Fly, but They Can Swim!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStory 2: Pigín’s Magical Midnight Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStory 3: A Day to Wear a Top Hat\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn these three stories Pigín learns how to swim, goes on a magic carpet ride and even gets to meet the President of Ireland!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut best of all is coming home to tell Nanakit all about it\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Genuinely whimsical' \u003cem\u003eKirkus Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'A delight' \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'A beautiful book. Just lovely, warm and kindly' Ryan Tubridy\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Adorable and prettily illustrated' \u003cem\u003eIrish Mail on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Gorgeous book and written with real warmth and affection!\u003cem\u003e' \u003c\/em\u003eMarty Whelan\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Delightful ... great fun!' \u003cem\u003eSunday Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis utterly delightful picture book introduces children to an unforgettable pig, the beautiful seaside town of Howth on Dublin Bay and many magical adventures. The first book from the pen of Kathleen Watkins, illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs, will capture the imaginations of children everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gill Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":55132504981891,"sku":"9780717169726","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/3664\/7811\/files\/3ac9549fe79ec9e9ed5fc6ad6ea0c59c.jpg?v=1741246921","url":"https:\/\/shop.gill.ie\/products\/pigin-of-howth","provider":"Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}