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Uncle Matty-Matt and the Piggies have cooked up a delicious surprise for the girls in this, the fourth installment in the "Bumpa and The Piggies" series of picture books for young people. In what will soon be dubbed, "The Best Night Ever," Ellie and Kay-Kay find themselves invited to an incredible feast, complete with entertainment provided by Bumpa's son. He is the one-and-only, clever and always thoughtful, Uncle Matty-Matt! Giggles ensue as the night unfolds and Uncle Matty-Matt lovingly shares the tricks he has up his sleeve. With the help of the piggies next door, Uncle Matty-Matt creates a magical evening that your little readers will want to experience night after night. Mike DeWald, a.k.a. - "Bumpa", wanted nothing more than to make all his granddaughters smile. He marveled at their imaginations as he listened to them giggle and play. He imagined himself writing a children's book that could capture those magical moments of their childhood and preserve them for all the children that would follow.Jotting down his thoughts, Bumpa soon realized that he had something special. There wasn't just one story begging to be told, there was a whole series of "Bumpa and The Piggies" stories! And so it was, that Bumpa became the stuff of his dreams, a published children's book author...with smiling granddaughters.

You might want to grab a bag of cat food and shake it fast and loud as you begin reading "What's That?," the fifth book in the series, "Bumpa and the Piggies." Emma, Hannah, and Mommy join Baby Leah in the search for their little Siamese kitty, Cocoa. Cocoa plays along, teasing everyone with clues as to her whereabouts. Only Baby Leah picks up on the clues and inquisitively asks, "What's That?"Emma and Hannah need help and reach out to the Piggies. The hunt is in full swing as Grand-Pappy, Sweetie, and Honey Piggy join the search.Baby Leah begins to imagine that there are piggies but where could Cocoa be?Mike DeWald, a.k.a. - "Bumpa", wanted nothing more than to make all his granddaughters smile. He marveled at their imaginations as he listened to them giggle and play. He imagined himself writing a children's book that could capture those magical moments of their childhood and preserve them for all the children that would follow.Jotting down his thoughts, Bumpa soon realized that he had something special. There wasn't just one story begging to be told, there was a whole series of "Bumpa and The Piggies" stories! And so it was, that Bumpa became the stuff of his dreams, a published children's book author...with smiling granddaughters.

First in the "Bumpa and The Piggies" picture book series, "The Neighbors Next Door" is delightful, fun, colorful, and simply irresistible. When Emma and Hannah discover piggies with umbrellas and suitcases sneaking into their house, they inform their lovable grandfather, "Bumpa". He plays along, believing that the piggies are imaginary, but they're not!Soon the piggies invite the girls to join them for a high tea picnic in the sunny backyard. The fun begins as the suitcases reveal wonderful and unexpected things.Everyone discovers that the most important things in life are family, friends, and love.Mike DeWald, a.k.a. - "Bumpa", wanted nothing more than to make all his granddaughters smile. He marveled at their imaginations as he listened to them giggle and play. He imagined himself writing a children's book that could capture those magical moments of their childhood and preserve them for all the children that would follow.Jotting down his thoughts, Bumpa soon realized that he had something special. There wasn't just one story begging to be told, there was a whole series of "Bumpa and The Piggies" stories! And so it was, that Bumpa became the stuff of his dreams, a published children's book author...with smiling granddaughters.

Get ready for another fun romp with Bumpa and his grandchildren as they dance their way through another vibrant and lighthearted story, set in Grammy's sunny backyard.Third in the "Bumpa and the Piggies" picture book series, "Wonderful Hair" was inspired by lyrics used in both the 1968 musical "Hair", and in a 1969 song of the same title by the Cowsills. The words were penned by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, and special permission was granted for the use of select portions contained within. Hannah decides that Bumpa would be better off with a full head of hair, so she enlists the help of her sister, her cousins, and even The Piggies next door! Fueled by the joy of Bumpa and Grand-Pappy's enthusiasm, the girls sing their way towards a wonderful and color-filled finale that is sure to warm and inspire you. Mike DeWald, a.k.a. - "Bumpa", wanted nothing more than to make all his granddaughters smile. He marveled at their imaginations as he listened to them giggle and play. He imagined himself writing a children's book that could capture those magical moments of their childhood and preserve them for all the children that would follow.Jotting down his thoughts, Bumpa soon realized that he had something special. There wasn't just one story begging to be told, there was a whole series of "Bumpa and The Piggies" stories! And so it was, that Bumpa became the stuff of his dreams, a published children's book author...with smiling granddaughters.