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Piggybook

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This book shows a family of men who are all pigs(at first they are humans and they are messy). The poor mother has to clean up after them and cook all of their meals. Throughout this book Browne's illustrations are humorous. In the middle the men are all drawn as pigs. Look carefully at the pictures, there are many hidden pigs. The mother gets fed up and leaves them and the men have to fend for themselves. Well, you can guess what happens next!

I love all of Anthony Browne's books. I've picked them so as to keep me interested in story-time as well as my kids. They are all quirky/odd (Anthony is English-born), but I really like that about his stories. My favorites are Piggybook, Changes, and Voices in The Park because they merge reality and imagination. I also like the Shape Game, but for a different reason. The illustrating is just outstanding, and make my son laugh and wonder.

I am a 2nd grade teacher who just received this book as a gift. Today I read it with my students for the first time. We loved it! Not only does the story have a good message that everyone in the family should pitch in and help, but the illustrations are wonderful. It took 2 viewings to get through all of the hidden pigs. I also think it is especially poignant that Mrs. Pigget has no face at the beginning of the book because she has no other identity except to serve her husband and sons. Reading this book led to a great class discussion and a writing assignment. A gem for any classroom or family collection.

Are you tired of working for the men of your life?, Would you like to teach them a lesson?, Would you like some deserved recognition?, Do you want to have some fun with your family?. Read toghether Piggybook by Anthony Browne, a beautiful tale about a women who's taken for granted by her family until one day she gets tired and leaves them to live as what they are, real pigs. With a happy ending, teach your children not to stereotype people only by their sex gender.

This is one of my favorite children's books. Mrs. Piggott gets tired of her husband and two sons because they don't help at home even though she is working full time. She leaves them and they eventually end up rooting like pigs looking for something to eat. Watch the pictures to see pigs appearing everywhere

This book tells about a father and 2 sons who expect a lot of service from the woman of the house and show her little respect. When she leaves them temporarily and they have to fend for themselves, they change their attitude. The illustrations that show the males turning into pigs are delightful. This book reinforces the idea that families must share household responsibilities and at the same time it's a fun read.

Great book that reminds families to work together! You may need to explain that Mom is (hopefully) not actually leaving, but this story gets the point across: everyone needs to do their part to keep a household running smoothly.

Simply put, this book reinforces the universally known fact that all men are, by nature (or otherwise), pigs. This pillar of truth is ESSENTIAL for all young children of both genders to understand. This truth will set our daughters free of all the evils of men, and our sons will be justly saddled with the true nature of their existence.

Oh wait, I'm a male and therefore have no right to review this book. Please ignore my piggish oversight. After all, I can't help it - I'm just a pig.

Piggybook is the best use of story and illustration I have seen. Watch as the Piggot family who relies on mom to take care of their every need, turn into pigs when she leaves them alone. Study every illustration to see subtle signs of how two boys and a man slowly turn into "pigs" and then realize how much mom does for them by the end of the story. I recommend this book for every working mom either stay-at-home or career woman.

The Piggybook indeed explores the essential mommy. This book shows just how much mom does behind the scenes and sometimes right in front of us. I have used this book for years prior to having my students create Mother's Day cards. I gave this book to a newby teacher this year because she borrowed my copy and loved it. So it is a good teacher book. Buy it and have it ready for Mother's Day.