When Maya's grandfather comes for a visit, he brings a surprise in a crate--something, he says, to teach her "fun and sharing." Maya hopes it's a horse or a big brother. But instead it's Julius, a big, cool pig. Maya's parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya herself sees another Julius altogether. She sees a playmate, a protector, and sharer in all that's magical and wild. Full color.
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In this exuberant celebration of love and sharing, Maya is given an Alaskan pig and learns that friendship is a two-way street. Johnson's humorous, upbeat text rings with its own rhythm as it introduces Julius, a pig with a fondness for old movies, trying on clothes ("anything blue and stretchy") and eating peanut butter "from the jar, without getting any on the ceiling." As Maya shares Julius's version of fun and games, so the clever porker learns from Maya "that even though he was a pig he didn't have to act like he lived in a barn." Pilkey's ( When Cats Dream ) illustrations are a felicitous departure for this gifted artist. Painted in blocks of fluorescent color, his paintings zing with the joy of living and perfectly capture the book's infectious carnival spirit. A small but enchanting detail is his assortment of patchwork squares, decorated with patterns and posies, which appears as wallpaper and frames several scenes. Jubilant and subtly instructive. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
The author of When I Am Old With You (1990) and other celebrations of loving companionship teams up with the mad colorist of When Cats Dream (1992) for a tale of a black family that finds itself saddled with a huge, exuberant pet. Maya has always wanted a horse or an older brother, but her traveling Grandaddy brings her an Alaskan pig instead (``Something that will teach you fun and sharing''). Like a teenager from hell, Julius romps through the house munching on junk food, dropping crumbs, listening to loud music, and staying up till the wee hours. He and Maya are inseparable; and as he teaches her how to dance to jazz records and eat peanut butter right from the jar, she firmly teaches him table manners and cleaner habits. Using ink, paint, fabric swatches, and even coffee spatters, Pilkey creates a riotous sequence in which Maya's happy face contrasts comically with her parents' glowers while her adored pink friend floats with bulbous grace. (Picture book. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Fun and imaginative!,
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This review is from: Julius (Paperback)
My kids and I loved this book from the first time we read it. My kids are teenagers now, but I still recommend this book to new parents. I fell in love with Julius and he still brings a smile to my face, when I think of him trying on clothes, and listening to Jazz music! Since there are so few whimsical stories about and for African American children, this book is a real treasure. Thank You Ms. Johnson.
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My 2 1/2 yr old absolutely loved it!
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Wonderful children's adventure about how a young girl befriends a pig
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Unique Art,
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What first caputured me about this book was its unique art style. It mixes bold acrylic painting style with cloth pattern prints. You just have to see it for yourself, it's hard to describe but the effect is awesome. The story is about the frienship between a young girl and her pig. They learn from each other and have a hilarious time together.
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Maya's granddaddy lived in Alabama, but wintered in Alaska. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Maya's granddaddy lived in Alabama, but wintered in Alaska. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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