first published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children and are now going on to delight a sixth. They are available for the first time as Overlook paperbacks.
Walter R. Brooks introduced Freddy the Pig in "Freddy Goes to Florida." Freddy and his friends from Bean Farm migrate south for the winter, with every mile of the way a terrific adventure complete with bumbling robbers and a nasty bunch of alligators. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.

Since 1933, The Story About Ping has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the book's hero, Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Ping's misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the basis of this timeless classic, which is brought to life by Kurt Wiese's warm and poignant illustrations.

Because of his fear of the sea, a young Chinese boy is sent to a distant mountain where he proves his bravery.

"Kurt Wiese and Majorie Flack have created in Ping a duckling of great individuality against a background (the Yangtze River) that has both accuracy and charm." -- The New York Times

Wu Han Sold Chestnuts On The Street For His Self-Appointed Guardian Who Was A Cruel Master. When Some Tricksters Steal His Chestnuts, Wu Han Is Afraid To Return To His Guardian And Ends Up Being Taken In By A Young Farming Family. His Adventures Are Just Beginning As He Deals With The Dangers Of Country Life And His Guardian Who Is Pursuing Him.

The Adventures Of Pepe The Pig, Bonito The Parrot, Esmeralda The Hen, And Nina The Dog After They Cleverly Escape The Dreaded Possibility That Pepe Or Esmeralda May Be Served Up For Christmas Dinner.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.