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  • Published: 14 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593620502
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99

Merpig



Can Marlon the merpig, star of every show, still find a way to shine when he's cast as seaweed in the school play?

Every year, Marlon's school puts on a show, and he is always the star. That is, until his teacher casts him as—gasp!—seaweed in the new production. But after getting over the shock and then trying unsuccessfully to convince his teacher that seaweed should have a solo, Marlon realizes he can make himself known in a different way this time. His friends need his help to ensure that the show is spectacular, and he's just the merpig for the job!

This funny undersea story about learning to be a team player is as exuberant as Marlon the merpig himself.

  • Published: 14 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593620502
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99

About the author

Katie Kordesh

Katie Kordesh is an award-winning illustrator who currently works as a social media illustrator for the NFL. In 2019, she received an Emmy for Outstanding Trans-Media Sports Coverage as an associate producer on the NFL 100 Campaign. Katie also works as a freelance illustrator for the Seattle Seahawks. Sam with Ants in His Pants is her debut picture book.

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Praise for Merpig


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"Displaying a strong understanding of a child’s sensibility, Kordesh concludes her silly yet spot-on tale with a reminder that accidents happen, but forgiveness is always possible."—Kirkus
"The zany story has nothing to do with vegetarianism and everything to do with kids’ weird and wonderful imaginations."—The Bulletin