The Wise Pickle

Name: The Wise Pickle
Brand: RANDOM HOUSE US
Price: 26.99 AUD
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By: Sarah Howden

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Hardcover | 15 September 2026

At a Glance

Format
Hardcover

Age
4 - 8

Dimensions(cm)
25.1 x 22.3 x 1.2

Hardcover

RRP $32.99

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Available: 15th September 2026

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A hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of I Want My Hat Back and The Skunk.

A pickle arrives out of nowhere.

"I have lived a lot of life," it says.

As the pickle slowly withers in the hot sun, the local animals ask it questions. Questions like "Do you ever get bored?" and "Are you hungry?" and "Why are we here?"

The pickle has all the answers.

Except one: what happens next?

A truly weird and wonderful book, The Wise Pickle will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humor, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn's delightful illustrations.

Industry Reviews

PRAISE FOR Cone Cat by Sarah Howden:

"Readers will find it hard to resist the prickly charms of this expressive sourpuss." —Publishers Weekly

"Here's a worthy companion for Nick Bruel’s Bad Kitty, Jack Gantos' Rotten Ralph, and other perversely lovable feline bad behavers." —Booklist

PRAISE FOR Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah; illustrated by Sabina Hahn:

"Richly illustrated and wildly imaginative, this is the ideal gift for the new parent (or child-at-heart) in your life." —Oprah Daily

"A fable for everyone (just like The Little Prince) adorned by charming illustrations and filled with Noah's thoughts on life embedded in the storyline. Lessons will be learned, but gently." —Parade

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