Pigs in the House — Vintage Children’s Book Journal (1983)

This handcrafted journal is created from a 1983 printing of Pigs in the House by Steven Kroll, illustrated by Tim Kirk. The cover is pure charm, with bold colors, playful line work, and three expressive pigs peeking out a window. It has that unmistakable early-80s children’s book style that feels cheerful, cozy, and just a little mischievous.

There is something wonderfully freeing about journaling inside a book like this. The humor and warmth of the illustrations make it an inviting place to write without pressure. It suits everyday notes, personal reflections, memory keeping, or lighthearted storytelling. This is the kind of journal that encourages creativity simply by being nearby, open on a table, waiting for a pen.

ALL pages from the original story are preserved throughout the journal, offering moments of illustration and text between blank writing pages. It makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of vintage children’s books, teachers, parents, or anyone who appreciates journals that feel joyful, nostalgic, and a little bit unexpected.

SIZE: 8.75” x 6.25”
1983 Printing

OUR JOURNALS

We search for books that have been discarded and give them new life by turning them into one-of-a-kind journals and notebooks.

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• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Select sections kept in novels and larger texts
• Sturdy metal coil, allows journal to lay flat
• Handcrafted with love