Pigs Books

I am in the first grade and I love Tia. She is brave little mouse with a big big dream. Tia has a very nice family and lot's of friends who help her. I took Tia to school and my teacher read it to my class and everyone loved it too. And my cousins loved it and took it to school too.

Tia's story is a reminder of what every parent hopes to instill in their child as they face the many challenges of life. Tia's adventure is full of trials and tribulations that ends with the greatest reward of all- the fulfillment of a dream. This is one book that every parent should have on their child's book shelf.

This is a story of the unlikely achievement of a resouceful and energtic mouse TIA. A fun story, with charming, on-target illustrations, the theme of overcoming great odds to reach your dream is touching and inspiring. Kids love it, and want to read it over and over. As a grandfather, I couldn't help but shed a tear of joy or two as Tia reaches her goal and finds it worth all the trials and tribulations. A good addition to the bookshelf of children's books, one that can be read again and again to a wide range of ages.

"Tia" is a wonderful story about the power of dreams and determination. Its message, while geared for children, is equally salient to adults. "Tia" teaches us the power of inner strength, as well as the incredible ability of external support to drive us even harder toward our goals. Setting goals is an intensely personal determination; however, more often than not, the attainment of those aspirations is due to a combination of internal and external talents. Tia is able to push herself to new heights through internal motivation coupled with familial support and an unexpected helping hand.

This is one of the best children's books that I have read in quite some time. I just could not put it down until I had read all of it. It inspires one to dream and reach for the heavens. "Tia" should be read by all children and their parents.

Funny and adorable! Clever rhymes and cute expressions on this poor, unfortunate piggy who gets lost at the grocery and then confused for everything from soda pop to a ruler. Teaches kids how lots of foods and other items have terms in common with human body parts--rulers have feet, soda bottles have a neck, corn has ears, etc. Illustrations are not very modern, but it's very much worth it anyway!

Love it, love it, love it! I own another Bill Grossman book - MY LITTLE SISTER ATE ONE HARE - and absolutely loved it, so I was looking for other Bill Grossman books when I came upon this one. I couldn't believe the selling price of the book. I said to myself, "It must be a fantastic book because at Used, I couldn't find it no less than $40 anywhere." So, just by risk, I bought the book (and paid a pretty hefty price for paperback), and it is worth every penny. I love this book and my kids can't get enough of it. I highly recommend it if you can afford it, if not, try to find it cheaper, because you are really missing out. I would not recommend paying that high of a price for any paperback children's book, but if you have the money, go ahead. It's a collector's and we've all enjoyed it.

I found this book a number of years ago in a remainder bookstore in Britain. My three year old daughter loved it and, what also counts for a lot, I loved reading it to her as well. Wonderful ideas and beautifully written. I lost the book in a house move and am over the moon to have found a copy again.

This is one of the very best children's books I have found. It was recommended by a book store after I asked for rhyming books for my then 3 year old. 3 years later we are STILL reading it, have read it to all his school classes, recommended it to friends, and it's a big favourite.
Great for vocabulary-building, funny, and wonderful illustrations.

This is one of the best children's books I have ever read. My 4 1/2 year old and I laughed out loud reading it. It is lots of fun to read with alliterative rhymes and cute pictures as well as a very funny story. This is a great children's book!

I bought the book & met the author at a book signing. I kept it in my "back pocket" because it can read as either a compilation of fascinating short stories about early Vegas; or as a can't-put-it-down chronology of an entrepreneur trying to make a living in a rapidly growing, unique city.

If you love Vegas and get a kick out of reading Vegas history, then this is the book for you. The real special aspect of this book is that it is written by a successful dealer who worked during the "Mob" days and also during the more recent "big business" days. Michael Broderick's thoughtful stories run from the sublime through the whole gamut of emotions. I assure you, you'll love them all.

Mikey has produced a book that will entertain and educate the reader that wants to know what 'Old' Vegas was like back in the day! He takes the real and makes it intersting, and puts real people in it to keep everything exactly how it was! (Thanks for not telling EVERYTHING Mikey!!) Couldn't put it down until I was finished. Mikey, Great Job!!!

This book is is a gem. Straight from the street (and heart). Mr. Broderick has succeeded in taking the reader on a delightful journey to the inside of old Las Vegas.

Whether you read this book from cover to cover or just pick it up and flip to the middle...you'll find a terrific collection of short stories about life in old Las Vegas that will leave you wanting more!

This is a great resource for anyone considering owning or one who owns a guinea pig. It was very helpful for us. We learned about bathing our guinea and cutting her nails and so much more. Great for 4H Cavy project.

This book has everything about Guinea pigs!!!!! It's really great

This book is great and give lots of great info on how to take care of your guinea pig.

This is a wonderful resource book for new AND experienced guinea pig owners, fanciers and breeders. The information is easy to find, easy to read and yet comprehensive.

The book is very useful for any guinea pig owners. There is a section on how to groom long-hired species. The most useful part is the section on illnesses and what to do in the event of the illness. Very Helpful!

Once again, an Angelina winner! My granddaughter's favorite character, after Angelina herself, is Alice so she is delighted to find a whole book about just the two of them. As usual, a small crisis (a hiccup the Aussies would call it) and then as usual, a happy ending. Loud applause from a delighted child and her grandmother.

Don't pay $45 dollars for this new book with character doll. I was told it was discontinued by a local book store today, 12/7. I went to two other stores and found 1 Angelina and Alice with the character doll. There were a couple Angelina Ballerinas left too. It only cost me $27.95. Shame on the book store listed on this website charging $45! Check your bookstores they are going fast.

This is a wonderful book and we have enjoyed it very much. I have checked it out of the library repeatedly. So I very much wanted the book with the doll to give to my daughter for Christmas. Thankfully, I didn't give up today!

beautifully illustrated, heartwarming childrens stories. Even though the Angelina stories are geared towards girls, my little boy, at 8, enjoyed these as well, especially when mom read to him. These are good stories to read to your child at bedtime.

The artwork is detailed and delightful to look at-you'll see new things each time you look, and children love that that every scene is filled with many little mice.

This Angelina story deals with how it feels when we are sometimes left out, bullied, or when a "best friend" chooses to play with other children. Each book is filled with wonderful life lessons told in a gentle, non preachy way.

I highly recommend this series for any child.
5 stars!

Whoa, has Amazon got the age range wrong here. I think some teenage girls might even enjoy this story. Certainly my children did -- 3 and 5 years of age.

"Angelina and Alice" is a lovely story about friendship and how even the best of friendships can hit a bump or two along the road. In this tale Angelina is made fun of because she can't do a decent handstand. The older girls hurt her feelings by laughing at her efforts on the playground, but what really makes her sad is when Alice joins the other girls in making fun of her.

We don't know what thoughts Alice has, but soon she repents her harsh actions and is back to help Angelina as she practices and practices to get the handstand just right. And when the school puts on a show at the Village Festival even the older girls have to give a hand to the great performance of Angelina and Alice.

Five Stars. A good read-aloud and a fine story of friendship. I particularly like the fact that importance of practicing is emphasized. And far from being a book for preschoolers, I think this is a book for 5 year olds on up. In fact, even a mommy can enjoy it.

That's exactly what this book is. Cute. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, and the story is enjoyable. Angelina and Alice are both mice. One day they meet each other and become friends because they both like the same things. When other kids (mice) at school begin making fun of Angelina, Alice joins in. Angelina is left with no friends, and no partner in gym. I won't tell you what happens in the end. You'll have to find out for yourself.

I recommend this book to children and adults alike.

I love how true to life Benny and Penny: Just Pretend is! Benny is busy pretending he is a pirate and doesn't want to play with his little sister, Penny. But when Benny can't find Penny, he realizes how much he loves his sister. I think most children will understand both sides of the story. Besides, Benny and Penny are just adorable. The sound effects are really cute and they might actually help new readers think about sounding words out. This book entertains a fairly wide age range, especially because the pictures are so beautiful, and the story is something so many kids experience.

This delightful children's classic is CUTE CUTE CUTE, but not TOO cute that my six year old boy doesn't relate to its message. Benny and Penny are honest and heart-warming little mice. Geoffrey Haye's illustrating work shines in this neat, little package.

Benny is the typical older sibling who doesn't initially want to play with his little sister, Penny, but he soon discovers how brave and how much fun she can actually be. Hayes's adorable cartoons elucidate the dynamics of sibling interactions in something as simple as "just pretending." An enjoyable book that both kids and adults can relate to.

I've been a fan of Geoffrey Hayes' books since "Bear By Himself". I've given them regularly as gifts and enjoyed reading them to my nieces, who are now reading them to their children. The narratives are always gentle, but involving, with just enough excitement to keep older children engaged. The whimsical drawings are full of colorful detail and hold up to repeated viewing. (Close scrutiny of the pictures and posters hanging on various walls can be fun for even an adult!) "Benny & Penny" might prove to be particularly useful in those families with sibling issues, as it deftly shatters boy/girl stereotypes and demonstrates the benefits of cooperation and good will. Highly recommended.

I just used this book for my student this afternoon and it was a great decision. He's 4 years old and was able to read most of the words by himself. He seemed a bit perplexed about the idea of comics (i.e., structure, the amount of visuals, etc) but loved being able to follow the story and couldn't wait to turn the page. The other two toon books (Silly Sally and Otto's Orange Day) will probably be better for a younger child and an older child, respectively. Can't wait for the other three toon books to come out this autumn.

Even kids too young to read the simple text will delight in reading Bloom's eloquent facial expressions and body language -- especially the tantrum this piggie throws after being abandoned by a flighty love. Adults will identify with Bloom's experience: the devoted suitor in the mud puddle comes to mean more than the flashier yet fickle fellow who initially catches Bloom's eye. This life-lesson is deftly delivered by van Lieshout's nimble pen and her sparing use of color washes to express the extremes of Bloom's passions. BLOOM is a pithy operetta in picture-book form. BRAVO! I hope this little diva returns for an encore!

Love lends itself to the picture book format with remarkably variegated results. Sometimes you get a straight love story like Sara Pennypacker's Pierre In Love. Sometimes you've something a little sadder, if more honest, like Russell Hoban's, The Marzipan Pig. And sometimes you've a title that is oddly sweet like Maria Van Lieshout's, "Bloom". A story of both infatuation and love, Van Lieshout presents a short, infinitely adorable book that packs a wallop with apparent ease.

Though she is urged to play in a puddle, the soft pink piglet Bloom decides to go off and do her own thing one day. And since she loves flowers so much, down she lies beneath a canopy of lovely petals. To her amazement, a butterfly or "flying flower" swoops by and it's love at first sight. Bloom is immediately entranced, but despite her protestations of adoration the flying flower leaves her. When her friend sees her upset by her sudden abandonment he brings her the loveliest flower he can find and then leads her to a puddle where he has scattered the blooms all about. Charmed, Bloom agrees to play in that puddle, not even noticing the fickle butterfly swooping not far above.

The book isn't judgmental, which is interesting. Bloom falls for a butterfly, but there isn't a kind of "stick to your own kind" of message to be had here. In fact, we're never entirely certain that the butterfly itself wasn't leading Bloom on. I mean, when she sees it for the first time the text reads, "They looked into each other's eyes for a long time." But the minute Bloom brings up the L-word, that butterfly is out of there faster n' lightning. It doesn't have a face or appear as anything but your standard wings and antennae, but I label this flying flower a fly by night lover if ever there was one.

On the back cover of this book it says that Ms. Van Lieshout is originally from Holland and has since settled in San Francisco. I wouldn't have pegged her style as particularly Dutch, but when I found out where she was originally from it seemed natural. This book is all thin black lines and understated swoops of the pen. Van Lieshout then combines pen-and-inks, watercolors, and crayons at strategic points. The result is sometimes very spare and often quite striking. Emotions tend to be indicated by either a slight reddening in a character's face or, in moment of extreme emotion, the entire page will match what someone is feeling. When Bloom blushes it sometimes causes a whole sea of red to erupt around her. The blue butterfly she falls in love with is the only color in this book that isn't red-based, and I was particularly fond of the moment when it disappears above. As Bloom stands, four feet apart, nose pointed up in the air, only the smallest dot of blue is visible in a clear white sky above. And when she screams on the next page, a crayon cloud of anger and frustration emerges from her, reminding the reader of the pigeon's temper tantrum in Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!. This is a little book too, coming in at a mere 7" X 7". Smart move, since I don't think a large format could have supported the artist's spare style.

"Bloom" is in serious danger of coming across as an adult title in picture book form. Falling in love and then finding that the object of your affection doesn't love you back? Everyone gets that, though the romantic aspects are definitely post-pubescent. But I think "Bloom" leaves the door open enough to introduce other aspects of love. Kids who adore cats that don't love them back, for example. An editor once wondered whether or not kids would even dig a book about romantic love. But even if readers don't extrapolate this into other types of adoration, I could still see a serious audience for it. I was one of those kids obsessed with the notion of romantic love. I'd watch shows like Sesame Street with an eye on certain characters, hoping they'd hook up (and back then, they did). So yes. Love is very much a picture book friendly concept. Not everyone is gonna dig it, but not everyone digs train or dinosaur stories either and those tend to do pretty well.

When reviewers use the term "nice" it's widely considered to be backhanded praise. "Nice" suggests that the book in question is fine but not particularly literary. I would make an exception in the case of "Bloom", which I happened to find beautifully drawn, finely honed, and nice. Nice and sweet, this is best described as a gentle little sigh of a book. Worth reading.

Bloom is one of my new favorites!
I fell instantly in love with Bloom's character. She is someone we can all relate to, as each of us has fallen in love with something in our lives. Children have fallen in love with moments in time, or pets, or their favorite snack and adults with all of the above and more!
Maria has done such a lovely job with her lite drawing lines and splotches of color. The design by Molly Leach compliments everything Maria has created. There is such life and animation in little Bloom. I want to know what she does next..... Will she find a bigger flower to love?
I am sure we can all relate to her young feelings of love. I know both children and adults will fall in love with Bloom. I did.... and I am not quite as fickle as Bloom.

What fun. A delightful book about friendship and love. A perfect present for kids or adults any time of year, especially Valentines Day.
The wonderful illustrations capture Bloom's changing emotions with whimsy and heart. Infatuation, love, frustration, anger. And a satisfying ending the reader can really sink into.

Bloom! is one of those rare children's books that works on so many levels that adults are bound to love it, too. Maria van Lieshout has created an adorable and enduring character in Bloom, the little pig who doesn't see love when it is right in front of her snout.
Children will love this book for the simple, elegant art work and will identify with the raw emotions the main character experiences when she wants something just out of her reach. Adults will love it for the universal nature of its theme (after all, do we ever stop looking for love in all the wrong places?) and its perfect resolution of this porcine romance.
Bloom is a perfect gift for the child you love or the love of your life.
(And a clever alternative to chocolates on Valentine's Day.)
It's dangerous to predict what book will become a classic, but this just might be one!

This whole series is such a sweet story of friendship. I purchased them for my little girl and have enjoyed them as much as she has.

The Clarence and Smokey books are some of the funnest children's books we have found. My 7-year-old daughter loves them and has been reading them regularly for years.

In this installment, we find our western horse and city pig travelling back home to the city. Along the way, they meet an old dog with a passion for dancing. My students loved reading about Clarence in the first book and flipped over this selection. Really is a must for any collection!

I am delighted that author/illustrator, Jean Ekman Adams, has returned Clarence to his devoted fans with a second book. Clarence stole our hearts with his first adventure, "Clarence Goes Out West and Meets a Purple Horse." Now he and Smokey are off on another adventure and they have taken a dancing doggie along with them. The same endearing illustrations are found throughout this second offering and "the great surprise"...well is a great surprise. Clarence and friends are gentle souls with silent lessons abounding throughout their stories and illustrations, all of which will delight readers of every age. I eagerly look forward to the next adventure.

When we last saw Clarence, the pig, and Smoky, the purple horse, they were about to leave the dude ranch and head back to the big city where Clarence lives. They've packed their bags and are ready to begin their long journey, over the mountains and across the desert. "Clarence can hardly wait. But first, Smoky is going to show Clarence a great surprise. Clarence loves surprises." They travel, and picnic, they sleep under the stars in a tent, go fishing, nap, watch the clouds roll by, and even get to stay in a hotel. "Clarence loves the hotel. He really loves room service. Smoky orders hay." But best of all, they meet a new and special friend along the way. Old Edgar, the dog, hums and dances. In fact, he is such an amazing and energetic dancer that Smoky warns Clarence, "You'll have to watch him to make sure he doesn't twirl away." And as the three friends travel on to see the great surprise, that's exactly what happens..... For those who loved Clarence Goes Out West And Meets A Purple Horse, Jean Ekman Adams is back with another Clarence and Smoky adventure that's sure to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Her engaging text, with its simple message of friendship, loyalty, and acceptance is filled with gentle humor and begs to be read aloud. But it's Ms Adam's marvelously bold and bright artwork, rich in witty western detail, that makes this picture book sparkle, and brings these endearing characters to life. With a satisfying, happily-ever-after ending to complete the story, Clarence And The Great Surprise is perfect for youngsters 3-7, and is a sweet little treasure of a book, you don't want to miss.

This book covers all information that I required to care for a potbellied pig. Highly recommended

Wonderful book. Helped quite a bit. Only problem is the binding fell apart and the pages were all loose. Most likely a problem with who ever is paid to glue the book together. I needed the book or I wouldve returned it.

This book has the answer to any question that you are ever likely to have regarding the well being of a Potbellied Pig.

Kathleen really did it right with this book! It is a great source of everything you'll need to know about pet pigs and their mental and physical health. If you have a pet pig, you MUST have this book.

As the two-legged mom of 3 potbelly pigs, the oldest of which is now 10, I find this book a wonderful wealth of information that every care-giver of pet pigs should have on hand. Laid out in a very easy to use format, this book will take you from the history of where potbellied pigs came from; help you decide if a pet pig is right for your family (as they are not for just anyone); and then moves on into what to look for when choosing a pet pig; how be be prepared for it's homecoming and the proper living environment required for these special little pigs; the medical need-to-know information that is specific to pet pigs; along with various other chapters which will put you and your companion pig on the road to a happy, healthy and long relationship. Information on pet pigs and their care is sparse at best. This valuable text helps fill that void in the pet pig market and I promise you'll have many pages dog-earred or marked with post-its by the time you're done reading it. No pet pig home should be without The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs.

My 19 month-old twins adore this book. They love to lift the flaps and often start laughing before they even get to their fave page...the "Who's hiding behind the sofa...Big Pig" bit! I have to hide the book before bedtime or else there's plenty of fighting over who holds it and who lifts flap. Should've bought two! Lets have more Wibbly flap ones coming out. Fantastic pictures and well...aren't the pigs gorgeous. Tiny Pig just does it for me!

My daughter simply loves this book. She loves Wibbly and all the other characters, especially Big Pig, who for some reason she always smacks. I never get tired of reading it to her and she never gets tired of having it read to her, she loves it.

My daughter loves this book because of the lift the flaps! She absolutely loves all lift the flap books.

We love this book and so does our daughter. She loves the flaps to find all of the pigs. She has loved it from the first time she saw it (6 months old). The illustrations are great and it is a good length to keep her interested,(though we usually have to read it three times before we can put it away).

My kids, twins aged 18 months, scream "Wibbly Pig" everytime I try to sneak the book into the room. Their little faces light up. Indeed, "Wibbly Pig" was the among the first words spoken by both of them. Simply a marvelous treat for me and them, every time.