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Oink and Pearl
Pearl doesn't like her little brother Oink very much--wishes he were a big sister--until their aunt fusses over Oink and both Pearl and Oink get mad
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
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About the author
Kay Chorao
111 books14 followersKay Chorao is a children's writer and illustrator.
She was born Ann McKay Sproat in Elkhart, Indiana, United States, into a middle-class, suburban family. She loved and was encouraged to draw at a young age. She attended Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH. Chorao went to Wheaton College, where in 1958 she earned a Bachelor of Arts in art history. After that, Chorao pursued her graduate study at Chelsea School of Art from 1958 to 1959.
Chorao got married and had three sons before moving to New York with her family. From 1966 to 1968, she studied book illustration at School of Visual Arts in New York.
Besides writing self-illustrated children's books, Chorao has been the illustrator for many books by Jane Yolen, Judith Viorst, Jan Wahl, and Marjorie Sharmat.
She was born Ann McKay Sproat in Elkhart, Indiana, United States, into a middle-class, suburban family. She loved and was encouraged to draw at a young age. She attended Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH. Chorao went to Wheaton College, where in 1958 she earned a Bachelor of Arts in art history. After that, Chorao pursued her graduate study at Chelsea School of Art from 1958 to 1959.
Chorao got married and had three sons before moving to New York with her family. From 1966 to 1968, she studied book illustration at School of Visual Arts in New York.
Besides writing self-illustrated children's books, Chorao has been the illustrator for many books by Jane Yolen, Judith Viorst, Jan Wahl, and Marjorie Sharmat.
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February 14, 2010
Contains 4 stories in one book. Features two pig (an older sister and a little brother). They have disagreements, but they take care of each other.
April 22, 2018
rating: 3.5
As I read the first story, I kept imagining how the kids would respond to the story. Pearl came across as a very unlikable child and Oink was sweet. I just might ask the kids which of the pigs they'd like to have as a friend, then they could tell me why. The other 3 stories provide similar opportunities. A range of behaviors. A range of emotions.
As I read the first story, I kept imagining how the kids would respond to the story. Pearl came across as a very unlikable child and Oink was sweet. I just might ask the kids which of the pigs they'd like to have as a friend, then they could tell me why. The other 3 stories provide similar opportunities. A range of behaviors. A range of emotions.
April 12, 2020
Like an older version of Peppa and George!
July 12, 2013
Closer to 4.5 stars. This book is for brothers and sisters everywhere. Oink is the younger brother with quite a bit of imagination. And Pearl, his sister, does not have any patience.
The first chapter is entitled 'Jump Rope' and Pearl learns her lesson when she leaves her brother and his doll/mouse to find some older "friends" who lose their patience with her. They accuse her of being a crybaby when she doesn't know how to double-jump rope so she heads back home. Oink is there for her; he gives her his mouse and takes care of Pearl.
The second chapter is 'Fish' where they visit a pond. Pearl's impatience rears its head again but before the afternoon is over Oink catches a fish, loses it and Pearl saves her brother.
'Chocolate Cake' is when Pearl is invited to a garden party by her so-called friends from the first chapter. Oink comes with her. You'll have to read what happens but Pearl and Oink have fun in some unexpected ways.
Lastly, 'Auntie Min' comes for a visit. Pearl's jealousy is at the forefront of this little story. And Oink is mad because of something Auntie Min has said. They are ready to go at it when each reveals to the other an insecurity. This is a wonderful 'I can read' for both boys and girls. Because the stories are interesting, it will encourage children to read all the way to the end. It contains adorable pictures because of realistic facial expressions. If you are looking for something to inspire a child to read, look no further.
The first chapter is entitled 'Jump Rope' and Pearl learns her lesson when she leaves her brother and his doll/mouse to find some older "friends" who lose their patience with her. They accuse her of being a crybaby when she doesn't know how to double-jump rope so she heads back home. Oink is there for her; he gives her his mouse and takes care of Pearl.
The second chapter is 'Fish' where they visit a pond. Pearl's impatience rears its head again but before the afternoon is over Oink catches a fish, loses it and Pearl saves her brother.
'Chocolate Cake' is when Pearl is invited to a garden party by her so-called friends from the first chapter. Oink comes with her. You'll have to read what happens but Pearl and Oink have fun in some unexpected ways.
Lastly, 'Auntie Min' comes for a visit. Pearl's jealousy is at the forefront of this little story. And Oink is mad because of something Auntie Min has said. They are ready to go at it when each reveals to the other an insecurity. This is a wonderful 'I can read' for both boys and girls. Because the stories are interesting, it will encourage children to read all the way to the end. It contains adorable pictures because of realistic facial expressions. If you are looking for something to inspire a child to read, look no further.
October 2, 2012
This is an entertaining book. The small collection of stories about Oink and his older sister Pearl are set up in a very Frog and Toad fashion, except with children. Each story gives us a glimpse through a small window into the world of a child, and what it may be like to have a sibling close to your age.
I dislike how Pearl is hatefully jealous of her brother most of the time, and would probably be a bad example for younger kids getting read to. But when we see Pearl hearing Oinks' side of the story she is immediately sympathetic, and wants to help him in some way, as a good sister should.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to have fun while reading to kids.
I dislike how Pearl is hatefully jealous of her brother most of the time, and would probably be a bad example for younger kids getting read to. But when we see Pearl hearing Oinks' side of the story she is immediately sympathetic, and wants to help him in some way, as a good sister should.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to have fun while reading to kids.
February 18, 2011
This is an interesting book of four stories about a couple of siblings. It depicts them as being at times loving, mean, caring, jealous, supportive, and spiteful - as siblings can be. The illustrations are cute, with the anthropomorphic pig characters and soft pastel colors. The stories are good, but the last one in particular fails to adequately convey the sense of jealousy and hurt that are being experienced by the two young pigs. It's a bit too subtle, or at least it was for our girls, who asked why Pearl was so angry. In any case, the four short stories have simple dialogues and short narratives and can be read separately or all at once. It's a decent book for beginning readers.
June 19, 2008
Probably my favorite children's book ever; I'm surprised my copy is still intact I read it so much as a kid :)
May 20, 2009
Such a beloved childhood favourite :) (Funny how many childhood books of mine were about pigs too, now I think of it!)
June 2, 2010
This is my favorite book from my childhood. I still have a copy that is intact. It still makes me smile.
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