
Peggy’s Impossible Tale
“My name is Peggy and I am a guinea pig. You may wonder why a guinea pig would write her autobiography, but when you hear of my remarkable adventures, I’m sure you’ll see why.”
“My name is Peggy and I am a guinea pig. You may wonder why a guinea pig would write her autobiography, but when you hear of my remarkable adventures, I’m sure you’ll see why.”
Peggy’s Impossible Tale is told in the voice of a remarkable guinea pig. Full of action and surprises, it is guaranteed to captivate the attention of beginning readers. Peggy learns how to communicate with the loving family that adopted her, and goes on to win a much coveted prize for her accomplishments.
“Full of action and surprises, “Peggy’s Impossible Tale” is guaranteed to captivate the attention of beginning readers ages 6-8.” Midwest Book Review, October 2021.
“Peggy is completely adorable, with white fur and pink eyes, ears, and feet. There’s art on every spread; it combines with the short chapters to make this an especially apt choice for transitioning readers.” Kirkus Reviews, September 2021
“This simple, endearing story has universal appeal.” Starred Review.
“Mariko Ando’s illustrations, and the book as a whole, are sincere, comedic, and evocative.” Quill & Quire, June 2021
“Slavia Miki and Roy Miki’s Peggy’s Impossible Tale is a fun story about one charming guinea pig. Told in the animal’s voice, and featuring colour illustrations by Mariko Ando, it’s a book about the remarkable adventures of a remarkable creature.” CBC Books, June 2021
“With short chapters and adorable pictures, this story told by Peggy the guinea pig would be great for beginner and reluctant readers. Peggy is no ordinary pet. She can listen and be a best friend, tell the time of day, play hide and seek, walk on a leash, and even climb stairs. A cute and fun book for animal lovers.” Calgary Herald, May 2021