written by Richard T. Morris and illustrated by Charles Santoso

We begin at the end of the story. Wait, that can’t be right. Nope, it is. The narrator is finishing up the story and out bursts Piggypine, who was drawn on a scrap of paper and left in the book. Piggypine really wants to be in a story and the narrator is starting a new one about Ruby and her first dog. The narrator and Piggypine go back and forth (hilariously) about the piggy porcupine’s attempts to insert himself in the story. Fortunately, Ruby saves the day and decides that Piggypine is exactly what she wants as a pet. Now, to teach that rascal how to spell – cow is not spelled “m-e-a-t-b-a-l-l”.

This book is a delight and the ending is absolutely as it should be. Piggypine is silly and sweet and deserves a story. Young readers will love the humor and the beautiful colored pencil-like illustrations. The last page has a hint about a future book (I hope!). Highly recommended.