The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig

The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig (1953) is the brief 21st book in the humorous American children's series Freddy the Pig (1927 to 1958). The entire series, which otherwise comprises 25 novels, was written by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, and published by Alfred A. Knopf.[1] The Collected Poems is primarily a reissue of poems and songs that had appeared in the first 20 novels, although it contains some new poems by Brooks and new illustrations by Wiese. One cover notes, "If it seems a bit hammy in spots, that is to be expected." It was republished in 1962 by Random House, and again in 2001 by the Overlook Press.[2][3]

The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig
AuthorWalter R. Brooks
IllustratorKurt Wiese
CountryU.S.
SeriesFreddy the Pig
GenrePoetry
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf (first)
Publication date
1953; 1962 (Random House), 2001 (The Overlook Press)
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages81 pp.
ISBN1-58567-136-3 (2001)
OCLC46314887
811/.52 21
LC ClassPZ8.3.B79 Co[1]
PS3503.R733 C65 2001
Preceded byFreddy and the Spaceship 
Followed byFreddy and the Men from Mars 

The original purchase price was $2.50[4] (well over $20.00 2011 USD).[5]

On release The New York Times commented in part, "gaily decorated with line drawings by Kurt Wiese".[4]

References
  1. The collected poems of Freddy the pig" (first edition). Library of Congress Online Catalog. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
  2. http://lccn.loc.gov/2001021064
  3. Freddy the Pig: about
  4. "Reviews of Published Freddy Books". Mr. Eha (mreha.com).
  5. http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/
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