The Pig in the Floppy Black Hat

About the Book

An audacious young pig finds a hat, and decides wearing it makes him a magician. A large cow, scatterbrained ducks, a dog who sells pies, a mayor, and even a king are convinced. Then suddenly, the real magician appears, and wants his hat back. Even this doesn't faze the pig, who talks his way out and dances off down the road. A delightful story about chutzpah, gullibility, and the power of symbols (hats, medals, crowns) on most of us. Great fun.

About the Author

Park is a writer/illustrator who has done much work for national periodicals, including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Harpers, Travel & Leisure, The Nation, Sports Illustrated, Flying, and Smithsonian Magazine. He has written and illustrated nine books.