{"product_id":"pig-out-isbn-9780448412948","title":"Pig Out!","description":"True to   their porcine nature, a family of pigs overloads on pizza in a silly,   super-easy story with a moral for everyone who's ever pigged out! Featuring fun, full-color illustrations.Heidi Petach (PEA-tack) has enjoyed a number of unusual careers on her way to becoming a best-selling illustrator and author. With a Master’s Degree with Highest Distinction from Indiana University School of Music, Heidi initially launched a career as a concert pianist and composer. She played concerts around the world, was featured on TV and radio, made recordings, and was commissioned to compose solo piano, piano\/organ, and orchestral works.\u003cp\u003e“Writing children’s books and composing music are similar,” Petach explains. “In both, it’s important to balance phrasing, achieve clarity, create color, and connect emotionally with your audience.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing her music career, Petach worked in Promotions and Special Events at the Cincinnati Zoo. Her continuing love of animals is evident in all her books. Creating the artwork for the Zoo’s brochures and flyers inspired her to enroll full-time at the Cincinnati Academy of Design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tip from a neighbor connected Heidi with a local publisher and her first children’s picture book. Contracts with major publishers, including Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap and Putnam soon followed. Petach’s books have received glowing reviews and have been nominated for awards. One- \u003ci\u003eThe Night Before Valentine’s Day\u003c\/i\u003e by Natasha Wing- appeared on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Children’s Books Best-Sellers\u003c\/i\u003e list for five weeks running. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually adept in the fiber arts, Petach’s fiber art designs have won numerous national awards and honors as well. Her favorite thing to do, though, is author visits. “It brings out the performer in me!” she laughs. “I love connecting with kids. I think I never really grew up!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll told, Heidi Petach has authored eight books and illustrated more than sixty. She has a grown son and soon will have a daughter-in-law. Heidi lives in Cincinnati, OH with her husband Jay and cat Jackie. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303551029477,"sku":"NP9780448412948","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780448412948.jpg?v=1767734787","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/pig-out-isbn-9780448412948","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}