All Pigs Are Beautiful (Read and Wonder) [Hardcover]

Dick King-Smith (Author), Anita Jeram (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1993 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Read and Wonder

Whimsical full-color illustrations enhance a close-up look at pigs, celebrating them in all their glory as they build nests, roll in mud, and have their backs scratched.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Four books are now available in paperback as part of the Read and Wonder series. In All Pigs Are Beautiful by Dick King-Smith, illus. by Anita Jeram, the author of Babe the Gallant Pig imparts firsthand knowledge of his own porcine pals. Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies, illus. by Nick Maland, takes a look at the physical characteristics, habits and habitat of "the biggest creature that has ever lived on Earth!" The features and life cycle of the eel are presented in Think of an Eel by Karen Wallace, illus. by Mike Bostock, and Martin Jenkins explores the ever-changing reptiles in Chameleons Are Cool, illus. by Sue Shields.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-King-Smith knows both his pigs and his intended audience. Using a picture-book format, he flawlessly interlards fond reminiscences of porkers he has known with interesting facts about them that are sure to keep children absorbed. His tone is affectionate, amusing, and informative. Jeram's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, done in soft, earthy colors, are a warm match for the text. They emanate gentle good humor and are spaced attractively. This book succeeds splendidly in providing an appealing introduction to pigs (and to quality nonfiction) for young readers.
Kay McPherson, Central Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, GA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564021483
• ISBN-13: 978-1564021489
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,209,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dick King-Smith was a farmer for twenty years before becoming a writer, and most of his animal stories are based on his farming experiences. He won the Guardian Award with The Sheep-Pig, which became the blockbuster film Babe. Dick lives in Gloucestershire.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book - educational and entertaining!, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: All Pigs Are Beautiful: Read and Wonder (Paperback)

What a great teaching tool for any educator! Dick King-Smith does a wonderful job of combining facts about pigs with their "personality", wrapping it all into one enjoyable reading experience. I can't wait to share it with the students at our school.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All pigs ARE beautiful!, August 25, 2004

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Kelly H (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Pigs Are Beautiful (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Read and Wonder (Pb)) (School & Library Binding)

I must admit -- I love pigs. This book is great at showing how and why pigs are so great. Here's to more pig appreciation!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They ARE!, December 3, 2008

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L. Kinnaman (Sunny So Cal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Pigs Are Beautiful: Read and Wonder (Paperback)

This book is hillariously true! A great book for all pig lovers and all children.