Pigs

by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Overview

Megan is told to feed the pigs, but not to open the gate. She does of course, and the results are hilarious as the pigs help themselves to coffee and the newspaper at the breakfast table, follow Megan to school, and ride home by way of the school bus. Full-color illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781773210315
Publisher:	Annick Press, Limited
Publication date:	04/10/2018
Series:	Classic Munsch Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	70,131
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books.

Michael Martchenko is the award-winning illustrator of the Classic Munsch series and many other beloved children's books. He was born north of Paris, France, and moved to Canada when he was seven. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Patricia.

Editorial Reviews

Funny, lighthearted and action-packed.

Ottawa Citizen

Michael Martchenko's renderings of the rampaging pigs add additional energy to the joyous frenzy of the proceedings.

Hamilton Spectator

This abridged board book edition of the 1989 Pigs has the requisite sturdy pages, rounded corners, and large type-face (early letter recognition can be stimulated) to appeal to those buying for the toddler set. Megan fails to heed her father’s reminder not to open the gate. “Pigs are smarter than you think.” he says calmly. Deciding that the pigs were actually “dumb,” she opens the gate a little. Only a careful observer will notice the wicked glee on the snout of one of the pigs as she does this. When she yells, “Hey, you dumb pigs!” the pigs charge out of the gate, heading to the kitchen, her school, and finally her school bus. After a raucous ride home that ends in the pig’s pen, Megan decides “Pigs are smarter than you think.” The last scene shows Megan visiting a zoo and examining the lock on the elephant’s cage. The storyline may not be as accessible as the art for the youngest listeners; .older ones will wonder what adventures might be in store. The zany illustrations will appeal to adults and little one’s alike. Early readers will enjoy reading this one aloud. Some adults may object to the “dumb” word. Reviewer: Sheilah Egan; Ages 2 to 5.

Children's Literature - Sheilah Egan