

I think this story can also teach young children that their actions affect other people, and can lead to a discussion about using manners and asking for favors instead of demanding them.ġ) This kid-friendly fiction book sends the child’s imagination soaring with the detailed pictures and creative storyline of the girl eating pancakes with a pig. I would recommend this book to young children, because the story will captivate them and keep them focused, since you are constantly anxious about what happens next. I love it when picture books have funny illustrations and I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this because of the pig's crazy antics. The pig's facial expressions are so cute, and the illustrations make the story seem that much crazier. I love this story because I personally love pigs, and I think the little illustrations are absolutely hilarious. The pig would probably want syrup, then a bath, new clothes, to tap dance, wear a costume, send a letter, take a picture, and eventually want a pancake all over again! The main theme of this story is that sometimes when you have lots of demands for someone, it can get crazy and that person gets tired. If You Give a Pig a Pancake is a thrilling story about what would happen if you were to give a pig a pancake, and although it seems harmless, this story proves that you would be in for quite the day. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!" as well as entertain and delight readers for generations to come! With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, 'If You Give a Pig a Pancake' (1998) is perfect for beginning readers and story time.

Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond have done it again! In keeping with their best-sellers 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) and 'If You Give a Moose a Muffin' (1991), chaos is the order of the day when an accommodating little girl who tries to keep up with the whims of a busy little pig.įans of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) will love this joyful new addition! This book is a great introduction to the 'If You Give.' Series, and also a perennial favorite among children. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath.

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. "If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it."
