Perfect Pigs [Paperback]

Marc Brown (Author), Stephen Krensky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1983

A simple introduction to good manners to use with family, friends, at school, during meals, with pets, on the phone, during games, at parties, and in public places.

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About the Author

Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers; 1 edition (September 30, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316110809
• ISBN-13: 978-0316110808
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #756,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Manners & Character Education, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Perfect Pigs (Paperback)

As part of our school counseling program and character education program, I read Perfect Pigs to my students. This is a fun book and gives the students a different viewpoint on manners. It also helps me promote reading and literature with the students.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, August 5, 2005

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Busy Mom of 3 "Linda" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perfect Pigs (Paperback)

My boys love this book..it's funny and helps to teach them essential manners at the same time. We have the softcover and I wish I had bought the hardcover so it would last longer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Roocked my SOCKS OFF, March 7, 2005

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The Soy sauce (Beaverton, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perfect Pigs (Paperback)

I loved thsi book when i was little and still do. imean a book about Pigs and Manners what could be better. The laughs never stop i mean Pigs...manners lol well if you like comics and think people with bad manners are funny. Or even it you think pigs are cute this book is for you! This book should be featureed on Reading rainbow and given a thumbs up by levar burton. I <3 PErfect Pigs!!!!