Piggy: Let's Be Friends! - Hardcover

Lai, Trevor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1681190680 ISBN 13: 9781681190686

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2018

Synopsis

Piggy loves reading books, having tea parties, and most of all, making new friends! One day he sees a little mole across his garden. Before Piggy can get to know him, the mole hides underground.

Miles loves reading books and baking cakes, and he would love to have a friend! But the world above makes him so nervous . . . Can Piggy find a way to help Miles out of his shell?

This sweet story of friendship from big-hearted Piggy continues the series that is perfect for fans of Salina Yoon and Dan Santat.

About this title

About the Author

Trevor Lai is an author, an artist, and the CEO/creative director of UP Studios, named by Animation Magazine one of the Top 25 Animation Companies. Although he enjoys speaking around the globe, Trevor can most often be found in Shanghai hunched over his sketches of adorable puppies, pigs, and bears. His books include Meet Tomo and His Animal Friends, Tomo Adventures in Counting, Tomo Explores the World, Tomo Takes Flight, and Monkeys Love to Eat.

Reviews

PreS-K—In the story, Piggy—an adorable looking pig who wears huge red glasses and red overalls and loves to read—befriends a shy and lonely mole named Miles. Miles lives underground and longs to see the world above but is easily frightened. As a result, Miles stays underground and develops the unusual habit of sneezing whenever he is nervous. Piggy only meets Miles because the mole is unable to resist the scent of roses and freshly baked blueberry muffins coming from Piggy's yard. Piggy invites Miles to a tea party with his friends, but Miles's nervous habit of sneezing causes him to stumble, with his specially baked cake landing on his head. In embarrassment, Miles retreats underground. Piggy follows Miles, bringing along his friends and food. Soon enough, all the animals are having a good time, and Miles and Piggy have become good friends. The artwork is vibrant and the oversize emojilike heads of the characters will be appealing to young children. Further, there is comfort for all in the message that an unknown friend is right around the corner and that others can be openhearted and generous. Unfortunately, the story is a bit cloying and somewhat predictable. VERDICT This reassuring picture book will be enjoyed by fans of the first Piggy story.—Sally James, South Hillsborough Elementary School, CA

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1681190680
• ISBN 13: 9781681190686
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32