Welly the Wild Boar

And the Quest for the Egg Puffs

Illustrated by Catherine Choi
Published by Blacksmith Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Welly the wild boar loves nothing better than eating fluffy egg puffs! He roams his home city of Hong Kong in search of his favourite snack, but he finds many other tasty foods to try along the way.

This poetic and fun tale of a loveable local creature will introduce you to traditional Hong Kong snacks and persuade you to go out and try some for yourself. See how many of these hometown street foods you can find!

About The Author

Lindsay Varty is a bestselling author, poet and public speaker. Having grown up in Hong Kong, she loves the city’s unique charm and character and has dedicated her work to celebrating local culture and history. Her books include Welly the Wild Boar, Pickle the Porcupine, Hong Kong Slang and Sunset Survivors.

About The Illustrator

Catherine Choi studied Illustration and Visual Media at the London College of Communication. Born in Busan, South Korea, and raised in Hong Kong, her work brings stories to life and transforms the ordinary into fantasy. Her love for illustration began at the age of five, when she discovered how helpful drawing was whenever she was too shy to talk. It opened a new way for her to express herself, and eventually it became her passion to pursue as a career.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Blacksmith Books (December 15, 2022)
  • Length: 28 pages
  • ISBN13: 9789887554653
  • Ages: 5 - 8

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