Oomph!: A Preston Pig Story (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "We're all going on vacation," said Preston's mom and dad as they headed off for a week at the beach..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Preston Pig is spending a week at the beach, where he runs into Maxine ("Oomph!"). After she kisses his bumped nose to make it better, he develops a crush on her. The two dig a hole, explore the pools, and go sailing together. A wily wolf constantly lurks in the background, getting into scrapes of his own ("Oomph!"). After several offers by Maxine to "kiss it better," the line wears thin on Mr. Wolf ("Gag!" he thinks, observing them). The pastel hues of the illustrations will make readers feel as if they are on the beach with the love-struck piglets. However, the earlier "Preston Pig" books are stronger in plot and child appeal, making this an additional purchase.
DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 4-6. Preston Pig makes another appearance, once again dogged by the tenacious Mr. Wolf. Preston and his parents head off for a week at the beach, where Preston literally bumps into a little porker named Maxine. When Preston says his nose hurts, Max "kisses it better." So starts a fabulous friendship that sees the two of them surfing and sunning, with a playful subtext: Will Max kiss Preston's nose again? Meanwhile, Mr. Wolf lurks in the background, trying to have a little fun and grab some pork. The sunny art with plenty of ocean greens and skies of blues has immediate appeal, as does the sweet, silly text. Unlike McNaughton's previous books, this one puts Mr. Wolf's shenanigans behind the main action, so it will take slightly older children to appreciate the simultaneous stories as well as the many asides that appear as balloon text. Fans of Preston will certainly be pleased. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1st edition (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152164634
• ISBN-13: 978-0152164638
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #690,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Preston and girlfriend foil the unlucky wolf at the beach., May 15, 2008

By	Slatternly Jones "Authority on boys up to age... (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

I have to agree with the previous commenter that the book is over-wordy and just doesn't flow. However, I have to give it four stars on the grounds that any "Preston" book contains more originality, humor, and, well, zing than most other children's books. This one might interest the female Preston Pig fans, since it involves Preston's seaside friendship with a little girl pig. But please, check out the other Preston books like "Oops" "Preston's Goal" and "Suddenly", to see this little big at his best.