Second-Grade Pig Pals [Paperback]

Kirby Larson (Author)

Book Description

As National Pig Day approaches, all the second graders bring something pig-like to their class Pig Patch, except for Quinn, who is more interested in rebuilding her friendship with her new classmate, Manuela.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3-An entertaining, realistic story dealing with the sensitive feelings of children trying to make new friends. National Pig Day is approaching, and Quinn Kelley is the only one in her second-grade class who hasn't brought in something special for the classroom "Pig Patch" display. Then a new student, Manuela, arrives. Quinn wants to be friends with her, but misunderstandings occur. A hilarious classroom visit by a pet Vietnamese potbelly pig named Jelly Belly leaves Manuela without her project (a pig balloon). Then Quinn discovers a book called Pigericks and the two girls write their own rhyme for a whole-hoggedly satisfying ending. Full-page, black-and-white illustrations capture the children's activities, antics, and emotions. This is an enjoyable selection for youngsters just beginning chapter books; combined with Arnold Lobel's The Book of Pigericks (HarperCollins, 1983), it would make a good real-aloud-a class could have its own Pig Day celebration.
Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CT
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 2-4. Second-grader Quinn likes monkeys, but her teacher is centering everything this year on pigs. Will Quinn be able to think of anything to bring in as a Pig Patch contribution? Manuela, a new girl, hasn't brought in anything, either. Eventually, Manuela and Quinn become friends and make a joint contribution. There are some familiar stereotypes among the characters--bossy Annie May, for one. But what stands out most are the painful mistakes Quinn makes in trying to be friendly. That her goal is accomplished without adult intervention is a nice, realistic touch. Black-and-white illustrations add ample breaks for chapter-book readers. Mary Harris Veeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (December 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440411041
• ISBN-13: 978-0440411048
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,737,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born at Fort Lawton Army Hospital in Seattle and haven't moved very far from there since. When I was a senior in high school, I got into an argument with a guy in the school library. Four years later, we were married. We have a son, Tyler, who lives in Brooklyn and works in film and TV; a daughter, Quinn, who is such a terrific interior designer she can even make our house look good and a son-in-law, Matt, who thinks he has a full-time job as an accountant but his real job is helping me with computer problems.