The newest book in the “Little Books” collection by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace, Little Oink, is just as creative and cute as its predecessors!
Little Oink is different. He’s not like the other pigs, and he knows it. Why? He prefers clean over messy. That’s just not acceptable in Little Oink’s world! His parents tell him he’s way too neat. He receives gentle reprimands for making his bed, wearing clean clothes, and putting his toys back into the toy chest. Papa Pig holds out a dripping paintbrush and points in the direction of Little Oink’s room. “Please — not another word until this room’s a total pigsty.”
Little Oink obeys his parents, despite the fact that he doesn’t see things from their point of view. He makes a promise to himself in the process, though, that when he grows up, he’ll let his piglets keep their rooms as clean as they like.
Just like the other two books in the series, this “backwards” story makes little minds stretch. I can literally see the wheels turning in my son’s head as he contemplates the tale. Soon, a smile forms across his face and a giggle lets loose. “So funny! He doesn’t like messes!” Pretty soon, I’m giggling, too, and my youngest runs over to see what all the laughs are about.
This endearing book is a lighthearted and playful read that any preschooler will enjoy, chuckles guaranteed. It retails for $14.99 and can be bought directly from Chronicle Books or at your favorite bookseller.
Win it! Thanks to Chronicle Books, I am able to give away one copy of Little Oink! To enter the contest, look over the other titles at Chronicle Books Kids and tell me, in one comment, another book your children would love. I’ll close the contest next Friday, June 26th, 2009. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
Mia J. (2 years ago)
My daughter would love mermaid dance.
ConnieC. (2 years ago)
I think my girls would love My Forever Dress.
Nad (2 years ago)
My little boy would love Mighty Max!
Kim (2 years ago)
mine would dig: Little Polar Bear finger puppet book
Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities (2 years ago)
“Sprout Your Own Leafy Wonders”-been looking at that one for awhile.
Meredith (2 years ago)
Such a Silly Baby! looks like a cute book.
Kim (2 years ago)
I’ve heard good things about the Duck! Rabbit! book.
Meka (2 years ago)
LOVE Jen Corace! My son would also love “The Castaway Pirates”!!
Shelly (2 years ago)
Look Out, Jeremy Bean! looks like fun
Melissa Barnes (2 years ago)
Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar! looks like a book both my kids would enjoy
ShootingStarsMag (2 years ago)
It’s not out yet, but I’d love to read “For Just One Day.” It looks so cute and I’d love to enter this giveaway.
thanks,
Lauren
Carm (2 years ago)
This one looks right up our alley!
The Castaway Pirates: A Pop-Up Tale of Bad Luck, Sharp Teeth, and Stinky Toes
By Ray Marshall, Wilson Swain
Lisette (2 years ago)
I would want For Just One Day by Laura Leuck, which hasn’t been released yet but it looks SO adorable.
Simone (2 years ago)
I want the Eric Carle Decorative Prints – although technically not a book it is book related. I would decorate my kids room with the prints. Love it!
hillarie (2 years ago)
Dinasaurs roar, butterflies soar.
great giveaway thanks!
Donna L (2 years ago)
my granddaughter would love My Forever Dress
Staci A (2 years ago)
My son would love The Truth About Dangerous Sea Creatures. Looks like an interesting book!
Cindi (2 years ago)
My sons would also enjoy the book
“The Lonesome Puppy!”
Many thanks, Cindi
veedee (2 years ago)
Around the World with Mouk! Thanks!
Jean (2 years ago)
lacie 5 years old wood love this
denise (2 years ago)
Dinosaurs roar and butterfly soar would be the book my kids would like.
denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com
AZ (2 years ago)
Our kids would love Little Oink, and “Rita and Whatsit” looks pretty great too!
zenzart at hotmail dot com
colleen (2 years ago)
Duck Rabbit looks really cute and think my kids would like it.
MJ (2 years ago)
Mama’s Kiss looks cute!
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
LaVonne (2 years ago)
Creature Floor Puzzles looks great too!
Sarah (2 years ago)
We would like the Flip-a-Face Furry Friends: Same and Different!
Maureen (2 years ago)
Peek A Who would be a great book for my daycare kiddos, we were talking about Owls today.. Thanks for the chance
itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com
Beth (2 years ago)
My daughter would enjoy “Just One More?”
renee (2 years ago)
I think my daughter would like Please Don’t Eat Me!
Jen (2 years ago)
Creature Floor Puzzle would be fun!
Thanks!
Jen
xenia (2 years ago)
I think my daughter would like Emily’s Balloon. Thanks!
ReggieMann (2 years ago)
I think my niece would like Little Pea
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, one of the other books in the series
Janet Carpenter (2 years ago)
My daughter loves balloons (they are all over the house!) so I think she would enjoy Emily’s Balloon. I found it by clicking on Award Winners. I’ve usually found that a reliable way to find good books.
Thanks for a great giveaway, glad I found you on Prizey!
Donna (2 years ago)
My niece would love Please Don’t Eat Me!
lace (2 years ago)
We have Little Hoot and love it as well as Wave, which is another great book.
israel y (2 years ago)
would love the Such a Silly Baby! book
jenn (2 years ago)
Oh my kids would love “mama’s kiss” and “please don’t eat me” .. we love any and all books in my house! Thats what my kids (and family kids) get for gifts from this teacher mom!
tina reynolds (2 years ago)
i would also like to have Cook It in a Cup! my son is 3 but he loves to help cook thanks
kathy pease (2 years ago)
The Kittens of Boxville looks cute