Little Pink Pup [Hardcover]

Johanna Kerby (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Release date: June 10, 2010 | Age Range: 3 - 5 years | Lexile Measure: 620L (What's this?)

Pink was the runt of the pig litter. He was so small that the Kerby family didn?t think he would survive? so they brought him into the house where he met Tink, a new dachshund mom. When Tink saw Pink, she immediately adopted him into her family, and helped nurse him back to health. Pink thrived in his new family: the puppies didn?t mind that Pink looked nothing like them?he was just their size.

This remarkable story has already garnered a great deal of media attention: the irresistible photographs documenting Pink and Tink?s relationship have appeared on Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Readers of all ages will be captivated by these adorable animals and the amazing bond that they share.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 3–When Pink, the runt of a large litter of piglets, is pushed aside by his siblings, he's taken into the house where a dachshund named Tink adopts him as one of her pups. He learns to prefer dog food to pig food and soft blankets to scratchy straw. Simple, clear text relates this true story, and the large print makes the title inviting for beginner readers. Full-color photos record events in the life of this unusual family. This heartwarming story of cross-species adoption will have strong appeal for animal lovers. Readers will easily grasp the lesson of fitting in and being loved even when you're different.Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
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About the Author

Johanna Kerby lives on a small farm in West Virginia with her husband and four children. She considers herself to be a “pig farmer,” raising pigs with her family for 4-H and FFA projects.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 5 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile; First Edition edition (June 10, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399254358
• ISBN-13: 978-0399254352
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.4 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Adoption
  • #24 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Farm Animals
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pigs

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming story June 27, 2010

By M. Betts

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This story is very heartwarming and true. My grandkids will love it and when i go back this fall, so will my 2nd grade class!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book for kids September 23, 2010

By Sonu Macwan

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I saw the book at a store and it immediately caught my attention. I picked it up and read the entire book and decided I had to have it for my kids. It is a great true story about acceptance and unconditional love.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Too cute! June 30, 2010

By AG

Format:Hardcover

Saw this in the children's section of my local bookstore. So adorable! The story isn't necessarily unusual or plot-twisting, but it's very sweet. The photos are great. There is such a cute one of the mama dog with her arm over the piglet's nose. Definitely a good way to teach your children about accepting people who are different.