Hogbert

Written and Illustrated by Briony May Smith

This story is about a small pig (smallest of his pack, actually) who follows a trail and gets lost. On his way to find his mother, he meets some friends who are also looking for family. Hogbert follows his nose to friends and sniffs out danger to hide and keeps his friends safe. He sniffs out his mom and finds her. All without being eaten by the Dundundun – Big Bad Wolf! I loved the heart warming tale. It was so sweet. I WOULD read it again. There was nothing I didn’t like.

Reviewed by Jaynee Watson, Student, Jim Bridger Elementary
Review shared in December 2025
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: K-3

Hogbert
Written and Illustrated by Briony May Smith
Candlewick Press
32 pages
Release Date: September 16, 2025
ISBN: 9781536245035
A review copy was provided by the publisher.