Adventures of Paddy Pork

by John S. Goodall

A little pig slips away from his mother to join the circus, only to learn that he was better off at home.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

60 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1968

About the author

John S. Goodall (7 June 1908 – 2 June 1996) was a British author, watercolour painter and illustrator, best known for his wordless picture books such as The Adventures of Paddy Pork, although his output included more conventional pictures, and illustrations for a wide range of publications (including the Radio Times) and books by the "fictitious village schoolmistress Miss Read". Goodall became one of England's most beloved artists due to the subject matter of his works, the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Reviews

[Wren · Rating 4 out of 5]

In which Paddy Pork has adventures, some similar to Ransom, others to Adam Raccoon…and if he’s learned much it’s very doubtable.

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little pig finds the world a big, scary place when he wanders from his mother's side. Nice black & white illustrations, and an interesting use of half-page flaps to advance the story.



This one dates from 1968, though I never encountered it in my childhood.

[Tiuri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paddy Pork! More like Pinocchio! Never trust foxes in top hats children, never never. And don’t run away to join the circus. These important life truths will be drilled in again by this story, and perhaps children will find themselves noticing the picture hanging above Porky’s bed “always try to be good.” lol

[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book without words. This is a kinda scary story of a pig that takes a shortcut through the forest, meets a wolf and, after a daring escape from the wolf's home, attempts to join a circus family of bears. Weird, but the kidlets liked it and the illustrations are really fantastic.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these little books! Wonderful artwork!

[Vy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rabattez les pages, et découvrez une histoire amusante, et un joli style d'illustration