Oscar the Pig: Mommy Goes to Work (Paperback)

~ Megan Calhoun (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Oscar is a pig. His mommy is going back to work and he's worried. Who will take are of him? Does mommy still love him? Is she coming home? Enter Mrs. Tutu, an eccentric nanny Hen who takes Oscar on magical adventures to other cultures. When mommy comes home, Oscar shares the gift of discovery with her. It's something every mother can relate to; experiencing joy through the eyes of their child and watching them grow and learn new things. Even though a child may not be prone to separation anxiety, all children will be delighted and reassured in this light-hearted and warm story.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Silly String Media (September 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615251935
• ISBN-13: 978-0615251936
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,477,931 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helps take the anxiety out of separation, October 27, 2008

By	Wayne C. Turner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A clever approach to calming the nerves of both child and mother at an important time for both, Oscar the Pig reflects the insight of the author and gets right to the key issues and emotions. And who wouldn't love a pig named Oscar?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New approach!, November 10, 2008

By	Naomi A. Hattaway - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Megan's first book devotes its pages to the subject of separation anxiety. Whether you are a parent leaving your children to go to work, or placing them with a sitter for an out-of-town trip or a doctor's appointment, Oscar the Pig and his experience can be a help for your family.

Instead of simply responding to the sadness often felt by a child who is left behind (no matter how short a time), Megan instead focuses the reader (and those kiddos listening) on the imaginative and exciting adventure that Oscar the Pig takes with his "Nanny Tutu."

Colorful, simple and eye-catching illustrations, My littlest kidlet said - at the end of the book - "Momma, I go see Chow Chow too?"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, November 4, 2008

By	SB8 (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

I got this for my sister who was going back to work after her second child. My sister read the book to her eldest, Lily, who was struggling with the change. The message (hidden to a four year old) resonated in the story and pictures and it quickly became Lily's favorite book.

Good uncle can't wait for more Oscar the Pig!