by The WhistlePIg Team | Oct 5, 2026 | Curious Kids, Education
Why is the sky blue? Why do dogs sniff each other’s butts? Why does the moon follow the car? Why do people fart? Why can’t penguins fly? And, perhaps most importantly: Why? If you spend much time around kids, you already know that one question can somehow produce...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Oct 4, 2026 | Education
Most parents want their kids to love reading. So we buy books. We make reading charts. We count pages. We ask questions about chapters. We offer prizes for finishing books. And sometimes, somewhere along the way, reading starts to feel suspiciously like another...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Oct 4, 2026 | Curious Kids
If you’ve ever been sitting quietly when somebody suddenly lets one rip, you’ve probably wondered the obvious question: Why do people fart? Maybe your kid has asked you. Maybe your kid has asked you loudly in the grocery store. Maybe your kid is...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Sep 17, 2026 | Curious Kids
Pirates sailed across oceans, hunted for treasure, battled enemy ships—and still had to poop. So where exactly did pirates go to the bathroom on a ship? If your first guess is the poop deck, you’re definitely not alone. Unfortunately, the funniest possible...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 20, 2026 | Blog
Writing a book is hard. It takes time, effort, patience, and a willingness to keep going even when nobody seems to be paying attention. Most books never become bestsellers. Many authors never earn enough royalties to justify the hours they invested. So why write a...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 13, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common questions new children’s book authors ask is: How many pages should a children’s picture book be? The good news is that there isn’t one single correct answer. However, there are industry standards that can help you create a...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
Publishing a book is exciting, but before you click the final “Publish” button on Amazon KDP, there’s one step I highly recommend: Order a proof copy. A proof copy is a printed version of your book that allows you to inspect everything before your...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own children’s picture book, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is: How much does it cost to self-publish a children’s picture book? The answer depends largely on how much of the work you...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 7, 2026 | Blog
When inspiration strikes, sometimes the hardest part is getting out of your own way. When I started working on Where Do Pirates Poop?, I expected the project to take at least a month. Instead, I completed the book in just two days because I couldn’t stop...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Nov 8, 2025 | Publishing
If you’re writing or publishing a children’s book — whether a picture book, early reader, or middle-grade chapter book — formatting can often be one of the trickiest steps. Many authors invest in illustration, cover design, and story, only to run into issues when...
