This little piggy : an owner's manual

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Author:

Summary:

Wanting a pet pig more than anything, two siblings finally convince their mother that they are ready for the responsibility before tackling the realities of pet care that prove to be more than they bargained for.

Edition:

First Aladdin PIX hardcover edition.

Physical Description:

63 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

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Readers (Publications)

Subject Term:

Swine as pets -- Juvenile fiction.

Siblings -- Juvenile fiction.

Responsibility -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Aladdin PIX,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9781481468268

Publication Information:

New York : Aladdin PIX, 2017.

Call Number:

JR MARKO

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Summary

Chuckle your way through this easy-to-read illustrated chapter book about a brother and sister who want a pig for a pet--if only they can convince their mother!

Have you ever wanted to own a pig, but worried how to convince your mom it was a fantastic idea?

The latest Aladdin PIX illustrated chapter book tells the tale of a brother and sister who-- more than anything --want a pet pig. Getting the pig--Snowflake--isn't all that hard, but keeping it clean, feeding it healthy snacks, and teaching it manners and tricks, proves to be more than these kids bargained for.

Author Notes

Cyndi Marko is the author-illustrator of the award-winning Kung Pow Chicken early chapter book series, the graphic novel chapter books This Little Piggy: An Owner's Manual and Boo! Hiss! , the middle grade graphic novel series Sloth Sleuth, and her debut picture book Gilly's Monster Trap . She currently lives in Edmonton, Canada, with her quiet kids and noisy cats. Learn more at CyndiMarko.com.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-3-From the author of the "Kung Pow Chicken" series comes a guide to tricking one's parents and procuring a pet pig. Chapters are divided into steps to execute this plan, including selecting a pig, giving it a bath, and feeding the pig (who just so happens to love stale jelly doughnuts). In the end, the scheme pays off and the pig becomes the new family pet. Cute and funny, the second-person narrative will engage anyone who has ever yearned for a pet. Checklists appear at the beginning of each chapter, giving the story a how-to feel. The young protagonists attempt to appease their mother by keeping the pig clean and feeding it vegetables, which provides an opportunity to include new vocabulary and promote healthy eating. The page layouts feature word bubbles and some boxed images, which will appeal to graphic novel fans but could be difficult for new readers to follow. VERDICT A humorous story likely to entertain readers, and a good choice for most chapter book collections.-Kaitlin Malixi, Bucks City Free Library, Doylestown, PA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.