Pete The Hungry Pig by Sue Wambolt

“In the east of Kentucky is a small rural farm
with animals and gardens and quaint country charm.
The newest animal in the barn is a pig named Pete
who wants nothing more than to eat and to eat!

It started with his feed bag but then he kept going.
Every day Pete’s appetite kept growing and growing!
If he can’t stop eating, what will happen to the farm?
Could a hungry little pig really do that much harm?”

When I heard about Sue Wambolt and the story of how her book Pete The Hungry Pig was written and published, I knew I had to learn more. Following your heart and using your God given gifts is so near to my heart. The story of how it all happened is a perfect example of the sacrifice and beauty of motherhood. To say I am proud of Sue for completing this book 26 years later is an understatement. Here is Pete and Sues’s story…

The Story behind Pete the Hungry Pig

“Pete the Hungry Pig was written in 1993 – 26 years ago! After the story was written I printed it out and was not sure what I was going to do with it. In the year that followed, I lost a baby in my third trimester, my mother passed away at the young age of 59 and then we lost our home in a fire. It was a tough year and Pete the Hungry Pig was lost in the shuffle – literally. For many, many years it was forgotten about as another baby entered our family and life with four little children was very busy.

A few years ago I began to wonder what ever happened to the story and looked all through the basement to see if I could find it (the computer it was written on no longer existed and there was just the one laminated copy). I was unable to find it and assumed that it must have been lost in the fire. Last year, while cleaning out an old file cabinet I inadvertently came across the long lost Pete the Hungry Pig story! Now, 26 years later, my children have grown up and I have nine wonderful grandchildren. It was obvious to me that the story had to be brought to life for my grandchildren and all of the other children out there who have vivid imaginations and a love for good fun!”

Spending more time reading about Sue, I realized she is also a believers in following your dreams. Pete the Hungry Pig is set on Hollerbrook Farm, a name and symbol to her family of past, present, and future dreams.

What we think of Pete the Hungry Pig

Pete The Hungry Pig was beautifully hand sketched by Havilah Racette, with soft watercolor illustrations. The book teaches that all of God’s creations are to be treated with love and kindness, even those that may be causing mischief around the farm.

The adventures don’t end with Pete. Sue plans on writing a whole series called Tales from Hollerbrook Farm. She has already finished writing another book with Gabby the Goat as the main character. Follow along on instagram and facebook for updates and deals.

Purchase your copy today. Slow down and spend time with your children or grandchildren as you read this sweet book. Use it as your symbol to teach them to be kind and to always work hard to follow your dreams.

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Keep Blooming! ~Bekah