Big Pig

by Malachy Doyle, John Bendall-Brunello

Big Pig is John Henry's cherished piglet. But there comes a time in every piglet's life when new experiences must be faced, so Big Pig is moved out to the pighouse. But Big Pig is lonely, and wants to return home—and will John Henry learn to live on his own, too?

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Malachy Doyle is the author of Antonio on the Other Side of the World, Getting Smaller and many other books for children. He lives in Donegal, Ireland.

Reviews

[Alisha Oakley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book read like it should have a message but that message seemed to get muddled... however year 1/2 thoroughly enjoyed this at the most basic level- that it is an interesting story with beautiful illustrations.

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of hard to get into this book.

[Jack Kirby and the X-man · Rating 1 out of 5]

A couple of things annoyed me about this book.

Primarily given there are only two characters, one of whom cannot speak, it seems superfluous to have "said John Henry" after every piece of dialogue.

Secondly grown-up potty animals are just weird.

Thirdly as a "coming of age" book this seems to have pretty poor message. As a parent I'll force you to grow up before you're ready - and when you don't like it you can be reliant on me the rest of your life!

[Cruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Author: Malachy Doyle
Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello
First Published: 2005

A coming of age story with the pig learning to be independent and the adult learning sometimes he needs help too?
Or just a simple colourful story of a farm animal?

It was just okay.

Age:
Read aloud: 3+
Read yourself: 5+

(ISBN 0689874855)

-CR-

[Dee-Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Class was not overly excited eith this book, but it may be due to different environment.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a pig that earns a right to remain living with the farmer. Very nice illustrations, some large. Good for story times.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story about a pig who wants to live in his house

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reads like it should rhyme but doesn't. Can't decide if it wants to be poetry or prose.