Oink, Oink Benny [Hardcover]

Barbro Lindgren (Author), Olof Landstrom (Illustrator), Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Benny is going out. He is tired of hanging around inside. Benny’s little brother is going out, too. He’s also sick of hanging around inside. “Stay away from the mudhole,” says Benny’s mama. “Oink, oink,” says Benny. Then Benny and his little brother head straight for the mudhole.

Witty, expressive art and a simple text make this a delightful addition to Barbro Lindgren and Olof Landström’s award-winning Benny books.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—The indefatigable pig is back for his third adventure. Benny and his younger brother are bored and decide to go to the forbidden mud hole. When the toddler is pushed into it, Benny's friend Klara comes to the rescue and comforts him. Benny feels jealous and decides to fall in, too. Now both boys are muddy and fear their mother's wrath. They try hiding among the pines until a rainstorm washes away the evidence of their guilt. As in Benny's Had Enough (1999) and Benny and the Binky (2002, both R & S), Lindgren shows a clear insight into sibling relations. The confederacy between the brothers balances their rivalry. Lindgren tells the story with spare text and understated humor, and the simple illustrations are packed with personality. It is amazing how much emotion Landström can express just through the characters' eyes.—Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
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From Booklist

Like Benny and the Binky (2002), this is another delightful story about sibling love and rivalry. Benny the pig and his toddler brother go outdoors to have some fun. Though Mama warns them to stay away from the mudhole, they head straight for it. When bullies push Benny’s brother in the muck, lovely Klara rescues him and cuddles him close. That makes Benny jealous, so he “falls” into the mudhole, too. Then they have to go home; fortunately for the very dirty pigs, it rains. Preschoolers respond to the wry adventure, the envy, and cozy affection. Preschool. --Hazel Rochman

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: R & S Books; 1st American Ed edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9129668557
• ISBN-13: 978-9129668551
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,520,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cute read-aloud picture book!, October 6, 2008

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Z Hayes (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oink, Oink Benny (Hardcover)

This is a cute little picture book that is perfect for reading-aloud. The antics of a pair of sibling pigs will have you and your little one grinning. Benny and his little brother get bored staying inside their house and go out to play with a warning from mom not to play in the mudhole. Guess what? That's precisely where they head to and meet up with their friends. Of course by the end of the day the little piggies will have had lots of fun and even some anxious moments, but all ends well. A delightful book for young ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites!, January 3, 2011

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Katrinka "Katrinka" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oink, Oink Benny (Hardcover)

As a children's librarian I have encountered many children's books.
"Oink, Oink, Benny" is one of those I keep coming back to. The book
is funny, and the drawings are worthy on thier own as some of the best
of it's kind for conveying the story. The book is great to read aloud and
children just enjoy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story, great for siblings!, July 13, 2009

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Sara Berg "Sara the Rocket" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oink, Oink Benny (Hardcover)

A sweet story about Benny and his little brother playing outdoors. The pictures are wonderful. My 3 year old loves it and makes funny references to what he has done together with his younger brother while reading it.