Hilda and the Runaway Baby

Written and illustrated by Daisy Hirst

A runaway baby and a solitary pig form an unexpected friendship, changing their quiet lives forever.

3.7 Goodreads · 93 ratings

32 pages· 488 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Hilda, a solitary pig, enjoys her quiet life at the hill's base. But when a curious baby, known for his runaway antics, speeds into her world, everything changes. Their chance encounter sparks an unlikely friendship, promising to transform Hilda's predictable days into a whirlwind of adventure. Will this new bond bring the excitement Hilda never knew she needed?

From the publisher

In her truly authentic and original voice, Daisy Hirst introduces two endearing, unforgettable new characters – and a friendship like no other. Hilda the pig lives in a small tin house at the foot of a hill. Life is peaceful, if a bit uneventful, and she is always exactly where she expects herself to be. At the top of the hill lives a curious baby who is never where people expect him to be, which is why he is known as the Runaway Baby. When a chance escape in his stroller brings the Runaway Baby zooming full-speed toward Hilda, their worlds collide, and the beginnings of an unlikely friendship promise to make Hilda’s life a little less quiet and a lot more interesting. Kid-friendly and full of undeniable charm, Daisy Hirst’s tale of two slightly solitary souls who make a surprisingly perfect pair has the look and feel of an instant, timeless classic.

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