Pigs are funny animals and kids love them. Unlike foxes that are sly and owls that are wise, pigs are most often silly, which makes them wonderful characters for children's books. The pigs in these stories are silly, but also occasionally clever. You can't judge a pig by his sterotype! Here are five wonderfully silly and fantastical tales about pigs.
Me First by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger -- Popppington always has to be first. First in line, first for lunch, first on the bus. One day, on a pig scout outing he meets his match in the Sandwich who shows him that first is not always best. A fun book by one of my favorite author/illustrator teams.
Pigs by Robert Munsch -- Told in Munsch's usual frantic style this story of pigs in the pigpen will delight children. A daughter doesn't believe her father when he tells her that pigs are smart, but soon learns her lesson.
Pigsty by Mark Teague -- A young boy with a very messy room welcomes his first few pig visitors, but soon he realizes pigs in his room are not all fun and games.
Piggie Pie! by Margi Palatini, Illustrated by Howard Fine --A hungry witch decides that piggie pie would be the perfect thing for dinner. Can the creative and cunning pigs in the barnyard outsmart the witch and save their skins?
Piggies by Audrey and Don Wood -- A wonderful creative twist on "This Little Piggie." With detailed and vibrant illustrations by Don Wood the classic fingerplay takes on a whole new life. Each finger is given its own personality and as the setting changes on each page these personalities come alive. Audrey and Don Wood have collaborated on several other wonderful books including
The Napping House and
Hackedy Peg.
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