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A Pig Is Moving In

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Henrietta Hen, Doctor Fox, and Nick Hare are all concerned when they see Theodore Pig moving into their building, as "pigs" are known for being, well . . messy! They were hoping that their new neighbor would be as neat and tidy and themselves, but now it seems unlikely!

Unfortunately, each one of them happens to catch Theodore dropping something and making a mess, as he is moving in. Not knowing that it is Theodore who cleans up the mess after himself, they assume that it is one of them who cleans up after Theodore. They all decide to confront Theodore and let him know the rules of the building, as they cannot tolerate any more messes. Theodore apologizes for his "accidents" and explains to them that he hopes that he cleaned up everything thoroughly.

They are all taken back by this knowledge as they "assumed" that they all took turns in cleaning up the messes. Theodore invites them in for cookies and games, and they are fast on their way to becoming a tight knit group, with many evenings shared in front of the fire, enjoying games and eating cookies together!

A very cute book for the 4 to 7 year old. The author has done a great job in also colorfully illustrating this tale!

This book is good for 1-3 graders. This story is about a pig moving into an apartment building. All the neighbors thought he would be sloppy. Would their expectations be correct? Read to find out.

This book is not only entertaining and encourages good reading skills like prediction, but it presents a vital life lesson in an easy to understand venue. It encourages young minds to realize that stereotypes are damaging. It's a great catalyst for discussions concerning acceptance, kindness, and tolerance for differences.

Wonderful illustrations and lively text combine to make a subtle message about stereotypes and how they can be barriers to friendship. Good for little ones, even better for big ones (adults).