Carson McCullers’s Little-Known 1964 Illustrated Children’s Book

It’s always a joy to discover children’s books written by authors who typically write for adults. Author and playwright Carson McCullers’s Sweet as a Pickle and Clean as a Pig, is the perfect book for your budding thinker. McCullers’s book of verses explores several  themes including science, and existentialism. Sure, your young reader may have lots of questions after reading the book, but it’s a great way to get them on the road to critical thinking.

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