What do you get when you combine dreams, flying and a determined pig? Icarus Swinebuckle by Michael Garland!

This story is adorable, mainly because of the rich illustrations- all done by Michael Garland, the author! The pictures are finely detailed and so alive, you can almost feel the pig's hairs on his pink skin!

​ The story's about an irresponsible pig and father, Icarus. He's a cobbler, but he's so busy imagining himself flying about in the clouds, he's disappointing his customers and late on his rent... again! But does that stop Icarus from following his dream: finding a way to fly like a bird? Not one bit! He uses a few items to create wings and before you know it- he's doing something crazy and everyone in his London town is there to witness it. I can't tell you what happens but it's a great children's tale! My Ewoks and I loved it.

​ Check out this beautiful children's book about dreams and how, if you stay determined, you can do ANYTHING! I'm on to the next book.

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Albert Whitman & Company (March 2000) ( )