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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Kerry Baker

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a fun and cute story that all kids will absolutely love! The author has the balance of this book just right – it is educational and insightful but also retains the fun that kids need to keep their interest. There were plenty of giggles as we all read this book, with pirate voices to boot. My kids loved this book – the story, the characters and the illustrations. It has become a regular in our household and I can’t see that changing anytime soon. This is a book that I would highly recommend and is fun for all of the family.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even little piggies have to learn big lessons! Waiting to go to big kid pirate school is HARD for the adorable Half-Pint Porky. When the day finally arrives, nerves get the best of little Half-Pint. Throughout her first day in her new school, she learns more about patience, especially how waiting pays off in the end!

This adventurous book is full of vibrant illustrations. It teaches valuable lessons to little readers about patience and conquering fear. My kids especially liked the pirate language used throughout the book. It made the story engaging and interactive. You definitely want this book for your young readers!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl-Review by May Leadstone

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This delightful children’s book was a fun read with a great message! Our main character, Half-Pint, wants to hurry and go to Pirate School and leave the Poop Deck school behind! However, the new things that this entails are scary and hard to process for Half-Pint but didn’t want to listen to others who told her to be patient. The way the character’s dialogue worked was a little too different, but I understand it was a focused Pirate theme story. Otherwise, I enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it for a young reader as it is very whimsical and touches on how difficult changes are even when we want them to happen!

The illustrations are just captivating! I find myself more joyful at the turn of each page to see how the artist brought the story to life.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Barbie England

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-Pint is an adorable little piggy who has some trouble deciding where to stay. First, she lived on the Poop Deck, where there were diapers and she had to take naps. She dreamed of one day being like her older siblings and going to Pirate School. This book has a nice lesson about being patient, and also careful about what you ask for. It also includes vibrant illustrations that add details to the words of the story. Kids would enjoy reading about Half-Pint and her journey to begin Pirate School.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Kelli Harper

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorable illustrations go along with this great story. A treat for any child that is getting ready to go back to school. Just like for children, it is an exciting but scary time in life. Hopefully this will be a favorite for your kids like it has been for mine.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review By: Jamie Burns

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Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait! By Evanson Bleckwehl is one of my all time favorite children’s books. This book is about how a pirate pig named Half-Pint Porky is in a rush to go up so she can attend Pearl of Pork Pirate School. I love all of the fun names for the characters and the language used throughout the book is right on hook (I mean point) with pirate speech. The illustrations that accompany the story are simply amazing creations by Gabby Correa. Gabby did a wonderful job ensuring that each illustration captured the essence of the story. This book is great for children who are impatient. You can have a little lesson about waiting and how waiting can sometimes be hard.

Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Katie Matthews

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really fun book with beautifully engaging illustrations. I read this book with my 3 year old and he seemed to really enjoy it. I have to admit I did struggle to read it out loud at times with the way in which it was written but it was the perfect language for the story about piggy pirate school! The pig character names were funny. I loved the for older children you could really use this book as a talking point about how we need to have patience and wait for things.
Overall an engaging and fun read with beautiful, colourful illustrations!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Lauren West

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Half-Pint Porky is absolutely adorable and fun. As with anything exciting you wait for she’s impatient for pirate school because it’s her first time at big kid pirate school plus her siblings will be there. Unable to wait to go, but frightened when it’s time Half-Pint Porky has a lot to learn.
Cute story made to teach valuable lessons to our own little Porkys.
A story that teaches kids in the most positive abs fun way. Big lessons in learning to be patient, and being confidence.

Beautiful illustrations and hilarious pirate banter will have any kid ready to read.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jules Herbert

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable read for young and old alike! With a creative and fun storyline it is not to be missed. The Illustrations are so bright, colourful and captivating they compliment the storyline perfectly.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Karen Pearman

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an adorable children’s story about a returning to school. And like most kids, she is excited but scared at the same time. I love that the main character an animal with a great imagination of being a pirate. What a great idea! There are several teaching lessons in the book for kids. I thought it was wonderful. This would make a delightful story for a child getting ready to go into kindergarten but feeling a bit terrified of it. I loved the illustrations, especially the underwater drawing. The pictures jumped off the pages and the colors are so bright, bold, and vivid. Loved it!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jade Thomson

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughter and I read this together tonight and it was so fun! She’s 4 and enjoyed the pirates vernacular and the BEAUTIFUL illustrations. The story was super cute and easy to read- and the detail on the illustrations was wonderful. I loved the inside cover pattern- and the adorable cover art. Like Half-Pint, my daughter and I both hate to wait. She’s also very excited to go to big kid school too. I’m excited to read more from this author and to find more books with the same illustrator! Very cute. (:

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read to my five month old baby. She was laughing and loved the pictures. I loved this short and sweet children’s book. My daughter loved it and paid attention while I was reading. Pirate pigs. I think she enjoyed the pirate talk.I read to my five month old baby. She was laughing and loved the pictures. I loved this short and sweet children’s book. My daughter loved it and paid attention while I was reading. Pirate pigs. I think she enjoyed the pirate talk.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2023

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable book with beautiful illustrations! Half-Pint just can’t wait to go too school! She wants to know all the things but when it times come to go… she just doesn’t want to. The names, the word choice and the story line made this book a winner for me! If you’ve been a mom and watched your little ones want to head to kindergarten and then when the day comes they get scared….BUT then the realize how great the day was – you will connect with this book.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Megan Conley

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very cute book about a little piggy pirate who just can’t wait to go to big-pig school. But when the time comes, she doesn’t want to go. This would be a really cute story to read at the beginning of the school year for kiddos who may be reluctant to go to school. It’s really sweet and funny (there’s mention of poop so there will be giggles) and the illustrations are so amazing.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait! By Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait! By Mary Bleckwehl
5 stars

So cute! I loved this story! The book is filled with colourful pictures and quirky characters. Little piggys who must learn patience. What a unique idea. Leaving a small school to go to a bigger school is a situation all children can relate to. This book tackles the fear and anxiety about this situation beautifully. This is a book all children will enjoy.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-Pint Porky loves her little pig school but cannot wait to grow up so she can go to big pig school. She wants to be a real pirate and learn how to find buried treasure. Half-Pint asks her brother, Bacon Bart, lots of questions about pirate school. For Half-Pint going to big pig school and learning to be a pirate will never come fast enough. When the day finally comes, and she gets to go to big pig school she gets scared and wants the day to end.

This was such a cute little story about wanting to grow up too fast and teaches children the importance of patience. The author did a great job of teaching a valuable life lesson in a cute, easy-to-read manner. The illustrations are amazing and really brought the story to life. A must read for kids of all ages.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This a very engaging story for young children

This story teaches children about patience with likeable and relatable characters and fun, bright, bold illustrations.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl

What a cute little story about a piggy named Half-pint Porky. Patience is something parents and children must learn and sometimes that’s hard to do. My almost five year old loves all things Pirates so this was right up his alley. We read this story four or five times back to back he loved it that much. Half-pint Porky was so excited to start pirate school that when the day finally arrived she was nervous and wasn’t quite sure until a surprise treasure drifts in from the high seas. The little scallywag is reminded that good things come to those who wait. We truly enjoyed reading this book and the illustrations are very entertaining and colorful. We loved the adventure and look forward to reading more from this Author. We highly recommend reading this book and its suitable for children of all ages .

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nicole Thompson

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Writer, Mary Blackwehl, and Illustrator, Gabby Correla, have created an enchanting, delightful pirate story in their book, Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait, which follows the tale of Half-Pint Porky as they take their first steps towards attending big kid school. It is the ideal book for helping children comprehend the progression from being a little kid to a big kid. My 4-year-old grandson simply loves it! The illustrations are vibrant and wonderfully captivating, enhancing the narrative even further.

Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Julie Johnson

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-pint Porky is very excited about the opportunity to go to pirate school like her older siblings. She’s got a bit of a wait though. Half-pint Porky does NOT like to wait! When she’s finally able to go to pirate school, she can’t wait for it to end.

This is a super cute children’s book! Kids will love the pirate language as well as the vivid imagery in the pictures presented. There are a few fun alliterations to enjoy too! I would recommend this book for children of all ages, including us more seasoned! My favorite aspect of this book is the focus on patience and how being patient can bring a bigger reward in the end.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun picture book that children between the ages of 4-to-8 will enjoy. The illustrations are bright and colourful and full of many things to discover that will delight little eyes. What child doesn’t dream of becoming a pirate and finding treasures and sailing the seven seas?
I read this to my Grandbabies as they liked it so much. It has now become one of their favourite bedtime stories.
Journey along with Half-Pint Porky as she dreams of becoming a pirate and all that goes along with it. Will she do what she has longed for, or will she give up her dreams?
Grab a copy and let your little ones enjoy

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an enchanting children’s book full of colorful illustrations that will draw the reader’s eyes. The unique pirate language and imaginative character names are just another bonus. I think kids and adults will both enjoy reading.

Half Pint Porky is anxious and doesn’t want to wait to go to the big pirate school like her siblings. When the time finally comes for her to go to big pirate school, she gets nervous and doesn’t want to go. Will she finally make it to her new “big” school? Will the wait have been worth it?

This is a really cute story that not only teaches about patience but about being nervous going to a new school and encountering new situations. I think kids will love this book and not even realize they are learning while enjoying the fun pirate talk and story. I definitely recommend this book to readers of all ages!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl – Review by Angela Hayes

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

Arrrgh! Me HATE to Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl is a fun and engaging illustrated children’s storybook. It has a fun adventure to follow while teaching children all about patience. The illustrations are fabulous, bold, and bright- bringing the whole story to life. The characters are well-developed, quirky, and likeable…. Making for quite a fun time.
Half-Pint Porky has been excitedly awaiting being able to attend pirate school. But when the big day finally arrives her nerves get the better of her. She is having second thoughts and things get quite interesting.
My grandson loved reading this book with me, and especially loved all the pirate jargon and references. Can’t wait to read more from Ms. Evanson Bleckwehl.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Mary Evanson Bleckwehl!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful and lovable children’s story for all ages including adults that are child at heart. This book was fantastic with wonderful engaging illustrations and the characters names are just cute!

We follow along with Half Pint Porky as they are ready for “big pig” pirate school and not be in her little pig school anymore thinking they are missing out and impatiently waiting the the day…..and when the big day comes…..what does Half Pint Porky do when the big day arrives?

This is a book full of fun and adventure and I loved each page. I highly recommend this book …. what a wonderful story!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Carrie Reed

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is absolutely beautiful. This book is so fun to read to kids, because as an adult the names the author has given these pigs had me giggling. I love that Half-Pint Porky is all geared up to go to pirate school and whines about how she hates waiting, yet when it is her time to go she would rather stay home because she scared. She soon realizes that school isn’t so bad with friends around. Great children’s book!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Emily H

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Half-Pint Porky is anxiously awaiting to go to pirate school. Being patient is not a trait but when the day arrives, Half-Pint is not sure if she wants to go.

Beautifully illustrated. I think young ones will get a hoot out of the pirate language used throughout the story.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A story about patience for children. What a great story line. My grandchildren loved reading Half-Pint Porky’s story. She was so ready to start school, but when the big day came. Everything changed even though she was excited, she now has reservations about actually going. I love all of the pirate jargon, so fun for the kids, makes for a grand story to read as well. The author opened up the word Patiences. A word for all children to learn and accept. The story is quick and easy to follow. The illustrations were fun and opened the door for making eye patches. I love this story and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A winning story in this house! The story is bright, colorful. We were all laughing. A story of not wanting to rush but then being scared of new things. I loved the characters names. The story kept my grandchildren engaged. There was lots of interaction by all of them. This story is a must for your book corner. I may be buying one for all my grandchildren.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jamie Truex

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute children’s book about hating to wait. Half-pint Porky wants to go to big pig school like her big brother and sister. But she has to wait. And she hates to wait! This is a good book for young children to learn about patience. My 4 year old granddaughter thought this was a cute book.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl

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An impatient piggy has been waiting forever to sail away to big pig pirate school. There she’ll learn to be a real pirate and dive for hidden treasure. When the day finally arrives, the young scallywag gets cold hooves and can’t wait until the day ends! That is…until a surprise treasure drifts in from the high seas. Arrrgh!

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Mary Bleckwehl is a Minnesota children’s author who has spent her career promoting literacy and the love of learning. She grew up in a big Iowa farm family with few books in her home but in school there were many! That is where she quickly learned that both magic and knowledge blossomed in words and grabbed every opportunity to read.

As a writer, Bleckwehl strives to reach the reluctant reader and donates a portion of her time and books to those in need. Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! is her tenth book and introduces readers to the impatient piggy pirate, Half-Pint Porky. Other work: three award-winning picture books, five nonfiction books, and her middle grade debut. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Wartburg College. She taught for over 20 years and has done author presentations to over 90,0000 students in schools and young writer conferences.

Bleckwehl lives in Northfield, Minnesota with her husband and super-sized dog; she has three adult children, and two grandchildren. To learn more visit:  marybleckwehl.com

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