Hachette Book Group - Hogwash!

Hogwash! is a laugh-out-loud picture book from New York Times bestselling author Karma Wilson and illustrator Jim McMullan, following one determined farmer's increasingly creative — and increasingly disastrous — attempts to get his stubborn, mud-loving pigs clean. With clever rhyming verse that parents will enjoy reading aloud just as much as kids enjoy hearing it, this is the kind of story that earns a permanent spot on the bookshelf and gets requested night after night.

Product Details

• Age Range | Ages 3–7 / Preschool through Early Elementary
• Material & Safety | Hardcover picture book; durable construction; child-safe, non-toxic printing
• Dimensions / Size | Hardcover format; 1 lb; standard picture book size
• Care Instructions | Store upright on a shelf; wipe cover clean with a dry cloth

Why Kids Love It

• Hilarious, rhyming text by New York Times bestselling author Karma Wilson keeps kids giggling from the first page to the last — and begging for one more read
• Mischievous, mud-loving pigs and a hapless farmer create a story full of slapstick humor and relatable stubbornness that resonates with preschoolers and early readers alike
• A satisfying, twist ending teaches a gentle lesson about perspective — sometimes the "messy" way is the best way — without ever feeling preachy

Perfect For

• Birthday gifts, holiday gifts, and Easter basket fillers for kids ages 3–7
• Preschoolers, early readers, and any child who loves farm animals, silly stories, and rhyming books
• Bedtime read-alouds, classroom storytime, and a standout gift from grandparents or any book-loving gift-giver