Marzipan Pig

Marzipan Pig

by Russell Hoban

NYRB Kids · 2026 · 48 pages

When a marzipan pig tumbles behind the sofa, a chain reaction of whimsical encounters begins, touching the lives of a heartbroken mouse, a lonely clock, and even an owl smitten with a taxi meter. This charmingly illustrated story from Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake explores the subtle connections between seemingly disparate beings. It's a tender, episodic journey perfect for young readers who appreciate the quiet magic and bittersweet beauty woven into the fabric of everyday life.

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