See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

12 used & new from £0.01
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Crispin: The Pig Who Had it All
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Crispin: The Pig Who Had it All (Hardcover)

by Ted Dewan (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


10 used from £0.01 2 collectible from £8.98
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover 3 used & new from £5.66
Paperback 13 used & new from £0.01
School & Library Binding Order it used
Unknown Binding 3 used & new from £5.00

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Crispin and the Best Birthday Surprise Ever (Crispin the Pig)

Crispin and the Best Birthday Surprise Ever (Crispin the Pig)

by Ted Dewan
2.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £5.39
The Whisperer

The Whisperer

by Nick Butterworth
5.0 out of 5 stars (3)  £4.49
The Barefoot Book of Knights (Book & CD)

The Barefoot Book of Knights (Book & CD)

by John Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £6.74
The Big Red Bus

The Big Red Bus

by Judy Hindley
5.0 out of 5 stars (3)  £5.39
The Children Who Smelled a Rat

The Children Who Smelled a Rat

by Allan Ahlberg
£4.99
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday (1 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385410743
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385410748
  • Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 26.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 941,991 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Crispin the Little Pig Who Had It All is pure joy. Imagine the scene: it is Christmas morning and Crispin sneaks down the stairs to see what Santa has left him this year. The box is huge. Could it be a Zybox Teddy-Bot? Or a SpeedPony ShockJockey? Or maybe a Gig-Pigsation? Of course not, because he already has all of those and they are all lying broken and battered in a pile somewhere. So what could it be? What can you possibly buy a pig who already has everything? Simple. Nothing. There is nothing in the box. And Crispin is not happy at all...

This delightful, unusual and quirkily illustrated picture book will strike a chord in any parent who has ever struggled to keep up with the wants and needs of their child, trying to please them with all the latest gizmos which keep them happy for five minutes then get tossed aside for the next must-have on the hit list. As little Crispin, the pig who has absolutely everything, discovers the delights of using his imagination, playing with his new found friends in an empty box that becomes everything from a Space Base to Crispin's Store to a fantastic castle, children will recognise that they can have fun by getting back to basics if they really try.

A great gift to share with young children: parents will love it as much, if not more, than their offspring! (Age 4 and over) --Susan Harrison

Product Description
One Christmas Crispin receives a box, which contains absolutely nothing. He thinks it's the worst Christmas ever until with the help of his friends he finds out the power of imagination and play is far more important than material things.

See all Product Description

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, simple storyline and gorgeous illustrations., 23 Jul 2001
By A Customer
The illustrations in this beautiful book first caught my eye, and hold my 3-year-old daughter's attention when we read at bedtime. But as well as that, the story is simple and engaging.

Crispin is a pig who has all the toys and games in the world. But one Christmas he receives a gift that he doesn't quite see the worth of, at first.

There is a strong and clear message in this story, without a trace of sentimentality. I'd recommend it to anyone who is tired of having to keep up with the latest fads in toys and games for their 3-6 year olds.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Kids will identify with Crispin who has too many toys!, 5 Nov 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Crispin the Pig Who Had it All (Paperback)
Crispin is a bit of a spoilt little piggy who gets an empty box from Santa Claus one Christmas. Soon he learns what fun he and his friends can have with so little (ie. the box) but only realizes its true value when it gets taken away by mistake.

Good story and great illustrations. I must add that although I'm not the sensitive type or overly politically correct, I was shocked at the authors use of the words "Gotcha, alien scum". It really brings no extra value to the book.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crispin: the BOOK that has it all - great pictures and a worthwhile message hidden in a fantastic story, 14 Sep 2007
By ELH Browning "Esther-Lou" (Kingston Bagpuize, Oxon) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)      
This review is from: Crispin the Pig Who Had it All (Paperback)
This is a fantastic picture book, rich in colour with vivid intense illustrations that draw you right into the story. Crispin is very lucky in material terms, i.e. utterly spoilt - he has every new gadget yet takes care of none of them, and so he spends his time bored surrounded by broken toys. At Christmas, Father Christmas leaves a great green box which Crispin opens excitedly to find ...... nothing at all.. New friends show Crispin that a mere box can be anything you choose and a great deal of fun so in the end Santa's present proved to be a great stepping stone to imaginative play. There are lovely pictures of the pirate ship, castle, and space base that the box becomes. Then the box is ruined by the rain, and will Crispin's new friends prove to be fair-weather friends? Crispin, The Pig who had it all is a great antidote to the extravagance of the Xmas season as a refreshingly anti-materialistic message is presented in a fun and light-hearted way. It is also a perfect Christmas present: Santa's visit provides an element of festive flavouring, yet the story is absolutely brilliant and you'll want to read it all year round.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

More From Ted Dewan

Bing: Something for...

Bing: Something for Daddy by Ted Dewan

Bing Bunny is a loveable, feisty new pre-school character, created by... Read more
£4.99

 

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Braun Series 3 390cc Clean & Renew System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver
Get in touch with your smooth side with Braun Series shavers, now with Gillette blade technology.

›Discover Braun Series at Amazon.co.uk

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (74)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (462)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (164)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (80)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates