Portly McSwine, eternal pessimist and constant worrywart, is planning a party to celebrate National Snout Day. But Portly is concerned. What if his party is not a success? What if his guests don’t have fun? Portly imagines disaster upon disaster. “Stop worrying,” says a friend. “Quit fussing,” counsels another. But you can’t keep a good worrywart down, and Portly is true to his nature to the very last minute . . .
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A neurotic pig plans a party for National Snout Day in Portly McSwine by James Marshall, first published in 1979. What if my refreshments aren t tasty enough? he worries. Marshall s signature sketches show the porcine star s preparations. (Aug.)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
James Marshall (1942–1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children’s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master’s degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life’s work as one of the finest creators of children’s books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.
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Ideal for "worrywart" children,
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This book is wonderful for children, particularly those who may have trouble recognizing or controlling their own anxieties. I myself was a "worrywart" child, and this book still lives in my memory as a source of comfort, reason and laughs.
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Classic Marshall Fun!,
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This review is from: Portly McSwine (Hardcover)
Underknown title, but a hilarious story and the pix, as is always true with James Marshall, are too funny for words. It's my wife's sentimental favorite by Marshall. My daughter is too busy chewing and shredding other books to appreciate this one yet.
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- The Big Book of Picture-Book Authors & Illustrators: Grades K-3 by James Preller on page 76
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