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Pigmalion

by Glenda Leznoff

illustrated by Rachel Berman
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Description

This humourous tale features the lovable character of Juliet, a shy piglet who gets the part of Eliza Piglittle in the play Pigmalion. This tongue-in-cheek story is accompanied by magical illustrations by Rachel Berman.

Themes: Stage fright, pigs,shyness,performance

Awards

  • Finalist for the Chocolate Lily Awards (BC Readers' Choice) 2003
  • Pigmalion was performed as a play for children by Hooked on Books theatre company

Reviews

“A standing ovation for Julie a shy piglet en route to becoming a starlet in a George Barnyard Shaw production of Pigmalion. She is truly a "loverly" creation. Watching her blossom on page and stage is a true delight. Applause for the talented Juliet ...and her equally talented creators.” Robert San Souci, author of The Talking Eggs and Cinderella Skeleton 

“A story of courage and finding inner strength, Pigmalion is both a comic tale and a lesson in the value of self-confidence." Midwest Book Review

Author Biography

Glenda Leznoff has had worked produced in theatre, animation and television. She has written magazine articles for publications such as McLean's and Vancouver Magazine. She teaches creative writing and lives in Vancouver.

Illustrator Biography

Rachel Berman is an established Canadian artist living in Victoria, BC. Her work is exhibited at the Ingram Gallery in Toronto, and the Westchester Gallery in Victoria.