Review
"[A] wise and funny book ... the illustrations brim with talent and mischief." (Amanda Craig
The Times 20130323)
"This funny and touching tale of the value of friendship is accompanied by entertaining, comical illustrations" (
Booktrust 20121102)
"Looking at friendship in a different way is the delightful
Churchill's Tale of Tails by Anca Sandu. When Churchill the pig loses his tail, his friends rally round and find him alternative tails to try. Churchill enjoys trying different tails so much that he neglects his friends until his tail is returned. Humour abounds in the variety of tails tried and Churchill's wonderful changing expressions." (Vanessa Lewis, The Book Nook
The Bookseller 20121026)
"Sandu has created a gorgeously funny fable which also explores kindness, empathy and the great feeling that comes from generosity. Sandu's illustrations are a great deal of fun, with some very clever compositions (look out for the mirror, and the elephant), and a spread which has the same WOW factor as
that one by Nadia Shireen last year (but this time with a peacock rather than a wolf). The pig's expressions, with just tiny adjustments to his ears and eyes, are superb - even in his most narcissistic moment you can't help feeling rather fond of Churchill.'" (Zoe Toft
Playing by the Book 20121127)
"A quirky little story in which Anca Sandu delivers her moral with a pleasingly light touch." (
Teach Nursery 20130108)
Book Description
A hilarious tale of tail swapping with a hugely humorous central character:
Churchill the pig!