Brian Lies

Hamlet the pig is always ready for a thrilling new adventure. His best friend, Quince the porcupine, is exactly the opposite—he worries about absolutely everything! When Hamlet decides to fly an enormous, bright red Chinese dragon kite, he is completely convinced it will be a glorious day. Quince, on the other hand, is certain that disaster is just around the corner. What could possibly go wrong on a simple kite-flying expedition? As the wind picks up and the massive dragon kite takes to the sky, Hamlet finds himself swept up into a wild, high-flying aerial journey that neither friend will ever forget. This hilarious and beautifully illustrated story perfectly captures the funny balance between a fearless dreamer and a cautious friend. Get ready to soar into the clouds and discover what happens when you hold on tight to a very big idea!

Quince the porcupine and Hamlet the pig are heading to the beach for a day of fun in the sun. Quince has a grand plan. He wants to build the most magnificent and enormous sandcastle the beach has ever seen. He knows that his friend Hamlet can sometimes be a bit clumsy and easily distracted. Quince decides he will just have to keep a very close eye on the playful pig to make sure everything goes smoothly. But despite Quince's careful planning and constant watching, things quickly get entirely out of hand. The two friends find themselves caught up in a series of hilarious mix-ups and unexpected beach adventures. Building a simple sandcastle turns into a messy, funny, and chaotic challenge. Join these two very different friends as they try to stay out of trouble.