Pigs are Prepared

by Hans Wilhelm, Erica Salcedo (Illustrator)

Overview

It's an exciting, great big world out there! With some foresight and preparation, three charming little pigs are ready to take on any adventure, from summer picnics to rainy days, with a smile.

Three little piggies just can't wait to play!
But first, they plan what they'll need for each day . . .

These little pigs are ready for anything! Readers will squeal with delight as they open the book's map-inspired cover to help the piggies find their way, then join them in their adventurous, fun-filled day! Transition times can be tricky, but this sweet rhyming story provides toddlers with a shining example of how to get ready for whatever comes next in their days. From wearing sunscreen and water wings when they go swimming, to packing the perfect picnic for a sunny day, to sporting helmets when they ride bikes, these little pigs know exactly what to bring to make every moment safe—and special.

GO-TO GIFT FOR TODDLERS: Toddlers will love the cute, relatable illustrations; the sweet piggie characters; and the story about getting ready to go explore!

GETTING READY GETS FUN: The sweet rhyming story is perfect for kids learning how to get ready for what's next in their day. Preparing for adventures and activities to come make the piggies' experiences twice as fun!

THE LATEST IN THE LITTLE PIG SERIES: This adorable and engaging novelty board book is the latest adventure for the three little piggies of Pigs in a Blanket, Pigs in a Pickle, and Pigs at a Party. What will these adorable pigs get into next?!

Perfect for:

• Parents looking for interactive and rhyming board books
• Fans of cute pigs
• Fans of Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs at a Party
• Anyone looking for a book about adventure or the outdoors for young children
• Gift-givers looking for a cute and clever baby shower or birthday present

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781797203768
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 6.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Hans Wilhelm is the author and illustrator of more than 200 books, most of them for children. Most recently, he authored the original novelty books Pigs in a Blanket and Guess Which Hand. His work has been translated into over 30 languages worldwide. He lives in Weston, Connecticut.

Erica Salcedo is the illustrator of Pigs in a Blanket, Pigs in a Pickle, and Pigs at a Party. She lives in Cuenca, Spain.

Editorial Reviews

Salcedo’s digital artwork is lively and colorful and gives each pig a distinct personality and appearance. Children will enjoy the visual humor of an illustration showing the slim pig who wears eyeglasses running away from a swarm of bees. Wilhelm’s jaunty rhymes roll off the tongue . . . [C]aregivers seeking to teach young children organizational skills and good safety habits, particularly with respect to outdoor play, will appreciate this offering. Preparation matters, and so does this board book.”-Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2022-01-26
Three little pigs have fun adventures, but first they must get ready for them.

The anthropomorphic porcine siblings, who live in a human house, “can’t wait to play,” but play requires planning. When they go riding on their bicycles, they have to make sure they’re wearing helmets and using hand signals for safety. When they want to have a picnic, they first have to pack a basket, a blanket, and their badminton gear. Swimming requires towels, sunscreen, and their “water wings.” Readers follow along as the pigs also prepare for “long hikes,” winter weather, and a frolic in the rain. Salcedo’s digital artwork is lively and colorful and gives each pig a distinct personality and appearance. Children will enjoy the visual humor of an illustration showing the slim pig who wears eyeglasses running away from a swarm of bees. Wilhelm’s jaunty rhymes roll off the tongue, but the cadence stumbles in some places. Although this is marketed as a novelty board book, the only novelty element is a magnetic closure whose purpose is purely decorative. Nevertheless, caregivers seeking to teach young children organizational skills and good safety habits, particularly with respect to outdoor play, will appreciate this offering.

Preparation matters, and so does this board book. (Novelty board book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews