Title: It’s
a Big World Little Pig
Author: Kristi
Yamaguchi
Publication: March 1, 2012
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Source: Publisher
via NetGalley
Genre: Children’s
Audience: 4 and up
Favorite Line: "We all smile in the same language."
Summary
Poppy, the adorable,
persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World
Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many
new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family
(Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on. She meets a
snowboarding Panda, a Maltese who skies, and two fellow skaters, a Crane and a
Kangaroo. Poppy begins to realize that although these animals look different,
act different, and are from different places, they are all the same at heart.
They all smile in the same language!
My Thoughts: My 6 year old daughter and I read this together. We both loved it. This
is a great encouraging read for young children. Poppy is on her way to the
World games in Paris. She is nervous about meeting new people and being in a
new place. With the support of her friends and family Poppy is motivated to
experiencing new things. Poppy quickly makes friends with other skaters. Each
skater she meets are from different countries and they each help each other around
the village. Each character gives the other great support and advice. I think
this is a great read. My daughter wanted more. We are fans and can’t wait to
see what poppy is up to next.
Aw! How sweet and cute!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Kristi Yamaguchi wrote a book. My Nanny loves her :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and so true. I would love to share this book with my daughter. I will have to check my local library.
ReplyDelete"Write what you know." I've gotten and followed this advice in the past when writing school essays/papers. Being a Olympic skater, Kristi is well-versed on the subject.
I enjoyed her stint on DWTS.