Oink (Sandpiper paperbacks) [Paperback]

Arthur Geisert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 1995 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Sandpiper paperbacks

The playful and expressive characters in this book -- Mama Pig and her eight piglets -- speak only one word, "oink," as the piglets run off in search of adventure while Mama naps.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Geisert ( Pigs from A-Z ) is back with another exceptional pig tale: one in which his pigs communicate, most eloquently, through that word-of-many-meanings, "Oink." The story begins with a stretch, a yawn and an "Oink!" for Mother Pig and her little ones--nine oinks in all before a brisk walk and playful mud bath. While Mother Pig naps, the piglets roam in search of forbidden fruits (literally); soon their gentle oinks are transformed into great whoops of excitement. In turn, of course, such unruly squeals waken Mother Pig and the consequences must be faced. Children of all ages will love this porcine family, so appealingly etched in pale pink and black and white. The droll illustrations exude an understated hilarity--and who would have thought that a near-wordless picture book could be quite so noisy, or so much fun. All ages.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-- The sun is up and mother pig oinks her eight piglets awake. They feed, follow her to the big puddle for a swim, and then head back to their haystack shelter for a nap. When mother falls asleep, her little ones decide to explore on their own. She awakens to an empty nest, locates her noisy offspring, and, with an angry, earthshaking "OINK," takes control once again. The intricate detail in Geisert's etchings is impressive; illustrations are black on gray, presented either as a full page or divided into two sequential scenes. The pigs, represented a bit more realistically here than in Pigs from A to Z (Houghton, 1986), are tinted peachy pink. Their oinks compose the only text. Children who can appreciate the quiet simplicity of the book will enjoy the piglets' capriciousness and their risky escapade, but Oink lacks the excitement of Geisert's previous stories. --Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library,
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 25, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395745160
• ISBN-13: 978-0395745168
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Arthur Geisert's unique and exquisite etchings have been widely praised and exhibited at the Chicago Institute of Art, among other museums. His work is regularly selected for the Society of Illustrators', annual Original Art exhibition, and his illustrations are now being collected by the Dubuque Museum of Art. He lives in a converted bank in Bernard, Iowa.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK WITHOUT WORDS YOU'LL EVER READ!!!, March 14, 1997

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This review is from: Oink (Sandpiper paperbacks) (Paperback)

A most charming story of highly expressive baby pigletts who have fun getting into trouble and use only a variety of "oinks" to tell their tale

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bucolic silent film, July 26, 2006

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Nitnorth (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oink (Sandpiper paperbacks) (Paperback)

I've heard it said that the best movies should be viewable as silent films: even with the sound off, you should be able to follow the plot. In that, this book is one of the best movies. Pigs communicate; piglets are too clever for their own good; mama pig scolds; and all the while, we know exactly what they're thinking, even though the only word they ever say is "oink!"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The many nuances of "oink", August 26, 2008

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Backroads "Scatter-brained book fan" (Cache Valley, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oink (Sandpiper paperbacks) (Paperback)

Y'know, there just aren't too many books out there that can hold their own on nothing but their pictures. This is one of them, the tale of a family of pigs that may be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. The understated illustrations may bore some from reading this, but careful examination of the illustrations reveals a tight and hilarious plot. Very fun!