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Format:Hardcover
This book is one in the series of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie books. They are light, fun reads for young children. The stories are a little silly and the illustrations bright and fun. In this book, you will have a party, balloons, decorations, a fair, bumper cars, hide and seek and so much more. These are fun stories to read aloud to your children.
Format:Hardcover
If your child, niece, nephew, or grandchild loved If You Give a Pig a Pancake, then how can you resist a party-going outing with the pig? After hearing so much during the recent political campaign about pigs and lipstick, it's nice to read about a pig that puts on her favorite dress without wearing any lipstick.
I particularly loved some of the illustrations in this book (the star-studded golden table centerpiece, colorful peeks past partially open doors into other rooms, flying ribbons and crepe paper, the animals driving bumper cars, teeny hints of the hiding animals during hide and seek, blankets and pillows being put to various uses, and mounds of blown balloons). They'll put anyone into a party mood.
As with the earlier books in the series, the story is built around the theme of doing thing . . . and that leading to another . . . until the circle is complete. "If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house . . . And chances are, if you give her some balloons, she's going to ask you for a party."
Lots of friends are involved, too, so there's a nice socialization ethic displayed here to encourage sharing and friendship.
I believe this story is a little more female than male oriented because "you" is obviously a girl and the pig is also a female. I suspect little boys with older sisters will enjoy having this book read to them by their sisters just as much as little girls do.
As with the other books in the series, I love the opportunity for a child to identify either with the girl or the female pig. As a child grows older, that dual character focus adds more dimensions to the story and prepares for better reading comprehension skills later in life. The girl is very patient and kind (like a good parent) and the pig is full of life and mischief (like a happy little child). It's a nice combination that will bring smiles to reader and listener alike. Because of the simple word structure, many tykes will be able to memorize the book and "read" it to mom and dad.
Are you ready for a party?
I particularly loved some of the illustrations in this book (the star-studded golden table centerpiece, colorful peeks past partially open doors into other rooms, flying ribbons and crepe paper, the animals driving bumper cars, teeny hints of the hiding animals during hide and seek, blankets and pillows being put to various uses, and mounds of blown balloons). They'll put anyone into a party mood.
As with the earlier books in the series, the story is built around the theme of doing thing . . . and that leading to another . . . until the circle is complete. "If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house . . . And chances are, if you give her some balloons, she's going to ask you for a party."
Lots of friends are involved, too, so there's a nice socialization ethic displayed here to encourage sharing and friendship.
I believe this story is a little more female than male oriented because "you" is obviously a girl and the pig is also a female. I suspect little boys with older sisters will enjoy having this book read to them by their sisters just as much as little girls do.
As with the other books in the series, I love the opportunity for a child to identify either with the girl or the female pig. As a child grows older, that dual character focus adds more dimensions to the story and prepares for better reading comprehension skills later in life. The girl is very patient and kind (like a good parent) and the pig is full of life and mischief (like a happy little child). It's a nice combination that will bring smiles to reader and listener alike. Because of the simple word structure, many tykes will be able to memorize the book and "read" it to mom and dad.
Are you ready for a party?
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Just as good as the others
26 Sep 2005
Format:Hardcover
This book lives up to the same standards as the other "If You Give . . ." books. If you love the moose and mouse characters from the other books, you'll be happy to know that they make appearances in this book as well. As always the illustrations in this book are adorable. My two year old and I love the page where all of the animals play hide and seek. She likes trying to find the animals over and over again in the backyard. Any one to six year old would love this book. A good addition to your book collection!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Just as cute as her others...
9 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
Darling book! My almost 3 year old loves it. It is creative and the illustrations are very cute. There is also a page where the animals hide and it is great to quiz your kids and have them try to find them. This book is probably my favorite from her series.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY
13 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
This book is right up there with Laura Numeroff's Original series of If you give...A Pig a Pancake; A Moose a Muffin; and A Mouse a Cookie which I have previously purchased for my older grandchildrem and they have now out-grown. "If you Give a Pig A Party" was purchased for my 2 1/2 year old grandson who loves it! I particularly, love the full circle of the events leading up to the party, finding the friends, then asking for balloons to decorate the blanket fort at the end...when the party finally can happen
Karen Fisher
Karen Fisher
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