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Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure
Laugh out loud in this hysterical epic counting bath adventure with a squeaky clean twist!
From Derek Anderson, the illustrator of the bestselling Little Quack series!One very happy pig --one bubbly bathtub.Everything is perfect until nine more join in!And ten?Ten wiggles and squeezes And surfs his way in.One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in solitude, only to be joined by another pig, then another, then another. When Pig Number 10 jumps into the crowded tub, the first pig comes up with a plan to enjoy his bath.
From Derek Anderson, the illustrator of the bestselling Little Quack series!One very happy pig --one bubbly bathtub.Everything is perfect until nine more join in!And ten?Ten wiggles and squeezes And surfs his way in.One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in solitude, only to be joined by another pig, then another, then another. When Pig Number 10 jumps into the crowded tub, the first pig comes up with a plan to enjoy his bath.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2015
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October 24, 2016
My kids love these silly pigs and when the last page is revealed they still roar with laughter even though they've read it a million times.
November 12, 2015
Cute little story about a pig just trying to take a peaceful bath that offers a fun lesson on counting.
January 10, 2021
What a fun read!! I always enjoy sharing books with early readers who may not know they are being introduced to something else--like Math. The story is not as rhythmic as I initially thought, but it definitely works. Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure is a good way to reinforce counting forward and counting back. And, hey, if your young reader wants to take a bath after it reading, then enjoy the bonus. ;)
***Disclaimer: I found myself moving between 3 and 4 stars. I just was not sure. Three won out, but just by a hair. Once you read for yourself, you may think it is worthy of a 4.
***Disclaimer: I found myself moving between 3 and 4 stars. I just was not sure. Three won out, but just by a hair. Once you read for yourself, you may think it is worthy of a 4.
June 16, 2021
Funny illustrations. Easy to read. Cute!
February 1, 2019
Great for interactive read-aloud, reinforcing numbers 1-10 and dialogic reading.
January 18, 2019
Funny book. Great read aloud
December 17, 2017
My friend Cheryl, who is also a fellow special needs mom, gifted the boys Ten Hungry Pigs and Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure last summer, and they have been huge hits. Both books have essentially the same plot: Pig number one and his duck friend are just trying to enjoy a bubble bath/a sandwich when all the other pigs (numbered 2-10) decide to join in.
In Hungry Pigs the uninvited pigs add all kinds of things to his sandwich that don't go with PB&J (pickles, ice cream with sprinkles, macaroni and cheese, etc.). In An Epic Bath Adventure they crowd his small bathtub with their toys and props (the surfer pig brings a surfboard, a beach bum pig brings a big beach ball, etc.).
In both stories, the other pigs are finally scared away by the arrival of a wolf (really duck or pig number one in a wolf costume), and we get to quickly count down back to one pig as they run off.
The illustrations are crisp and modern and somehow aren't too busy despite how much is going on. The lettering is a miss though; the sans serif, all-caps, bolded font takes up too much room on each page and isn't the best choice for kids learning sight words. And there is a missed opportunity in not including numerals along with the words for numbers.
I also wish that all the pigs were identifiable as a character and not just some of them. When you see a pirate, a magician, a chef, etc., you begin to expect that all the characters will have a thing and it's confusing when some don't.
I love that both of these books are told in verse, even if the rhythm is a little awkward. And this series wins huge points with me for making my kids laugh and providing lots of tacting/vocabulary building opportunities (costume/clothing items, character types, food, and things that go with water). These are fabulous, silly stories that many kids will really enjoy counting with.
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I review books for children from the perspective of a parent of kids with autism. The review above is part of a longer post of 15 great counting books: http://www.lineupthebooks.com/countin...
In Hungry Pigs the uninvited pigs add all kinds of things to his sandwich that don't go with PB&J (pickles, ice cream with sprinkles, macaroni and cheese, etc.). In An Epic Bath Adventure they crowd his small bathtub with their toys and props (the surfer pig brings a surfboard, a beach bum pig brings a big beach ball, etc.).
In both stories, the other pigs are finally scared away by the arrival of a wolf (really duck or pig number one in a wolf costume), and we get to quickly count down back to one pig as they run off.
The illustrations are crisp and modern and somehow aren't too busy despite how much is going on. The lettering is a miss though; the sans serif, all-caps, bolded font takes up too much room on each page and isn't the best choice for kids learning sight words. And there is a missed opportunity in not including numerals along with the words for numbers.
I also wish that all the pigs were identifiable as a character and not just some of them. When you see a pirate, a magician, a chef, etc., you begin to expect that all the characters will have a thing and it's confusing when some don't.
I love that both of these books are told in verse, even if the rhythm is a little awkward. And this series wins huge points with me for making my kids laugh and providing lots of tacting/vocabulary building opportunities (costume/clothing items, character types, food, and things that go with water). These are fabulous, silly stories that many kids will really enjoy counting with.
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I review books for children from the perspective of a parent of kids with autism. The review above is part of a longer post of 15 great counting books: http://www.lineupthebooks.com/countin...
May 28, 2016
SUMMARY: Pig number one wants to sit back and relax with his rubber duckie in his bathtub full of bubbles. But along come nine more pigs. "Now there's nowhere left to sit!" What will pig number one do?
ILLUSTRATIONS: The illustrations were created in ink and digitally. They were colorful, creative and laugh out loud funny. Anderson knows how to take a simple illustration and make it look complex through use of facial expression and movement.
REVIEW: I absolutely loved this book that counts up to ten pigs as they interrupt Pig One's bath and then counts back down again as the pigs leave. Each pig that joins the scene is quirky and creative such as the tuba playing pig and pirate pig. And I always say, every picture book needs at least one pirate! The ending is very clever, but I won't give it away. Let's just say, Pig One gets a little of his own back!
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Advertised for ages 3-5, however ages 6-7 who are learning to read will also love to read this book for themselves.
ILLUSTRATIONS: The illustrations were created in ink and digitally. They were colorful, creative and laugh out loud funny. Anderson knows how to take a simple illustration and make it look complex through use of facial expression and movement.
REVIEW: I absolutely loved this book that counts up to ten pigs as they interrupt Pig One's bath and then counts back down again as the pigs leave. Each pig that joins the scene is quirky and creative such as the tuba playing pig and pirate pig. And I always say, every picture book needs at least one pirate! The ending is very clever, but I won't give it away. Let's just say, Pig One gets a little of his own back!
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Advertised for ages 3-5, however ages 6-7 who are learning to read will also love to read this book for themselves.
July 21, 2015
One little pig is having a grand time in a bubbly tub with his rubber duck. Aaaaah. Wait, what is that? A second little pig with a beach ball. There's not enough room. Hey, a third little pig with a snorkel and fins? AAAAAARGH! Soon piglets are stuffed in the bubbly tub, all but the first having a grand time. Fortunately he figures out a way to get back is moment of solitary splendor. This is a fun counting book with a text that has occasional rhyming elements and a cumulative nature that young children will adore. What really makes it, however, are the bright, big illustrations that spill across the double-page spreads. These illustrations, according to the verso of the title page, are created with ink, computer, and soap bubbles. Riiiiiiight. That's the sense of humor that you'll find throughout the book. Oh, and did I mention that the text changes color every page? So you have a counting book, a color book, and a problem-solution book all in one. Pretty nifty!
April 17, 2018
Laugh out loud in this hysterical epic counting bath adventure with a squeaky clean twist! From Derek Anderson, the illustrator of the bestselling Little Quack series!
One very happy pig -- one bubbly bathtub.
Everything is perfect until nine more join in!
And ten?
Ten wiggles and squeezes
And surfs his way in.
One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in solitude, only to be joined by another pig, then another, then another. When Pig Number 10 jumps into the crowded tub, the first pig comes up with a plan to enjoy his bath.
Notes: Derek Anderson is th e New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Little Quack series by Lauren Thompson as well as the Hot Rod Hamster series by Cynthia Lord. He is also the author and illustrator of Story County: Here We Come! He writes and paints in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
One very happy pig -- one bubbly bathtub.
Everything is perfect until nine more join in!
And ten?
Ten wiggles and squeezes
And surfs his way in.
One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in solitude, only to be joined by another pig, then another, then another. When Pig Number 10 jumps into the crowded tub, the first pig comes up with a plan to enjoy his bath.
Notes: Derek Anderson is th e New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Little Quack series by Lauren Thompson as well as the Hot Rod Hamster series by Cynthia Lord. He is also the author and illustrator of Story County: Here We Come! He writes and paints in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
March 28, 2018
One pig takes a bath, and other pigs join the bath one by one. The bath tub becomes too crowded, and the first pig in the bath comes up with an idea to resolve this situation.
This is a counting book from one to ten. The clever idea of the first pig who wants to take a bath in a quiet and peaceful bathtub would make young readers laugh. The solution of the first pig disguising himself as a wolf may be clever, but I don't this this solution is new. So, I think the story line is a bit plain. When it comes to the illustrations, each character has their own characteristics, but I don't think it looks artistic for my eyes, so I don't have a lot to say about this book.
This is a counting book from one to ten. The clever idea of the first pig who wants to take a bath in a quiet and peaceful bathtub would make young readers laugh. The solution of the first pig disguising himself as a wolf may be clever, but I don't this this solution is new. So, I think the story line is a bit plain. When it comes to the illustrations, each character has their own characteristics, but I don't think it looks artistic for my eyes, so I don't have a lot to say about this book.
January 18, 2016
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One pig settles in the tub with his rubber duck of a glorious bubble bath. Pig Two joins him with a beach ball. No! No! There’s no room for two pigs and a rubber duck and a beach ball. Then Pig Three dives in with his goggles. Pretty soon there are ten pigs in the tub. How is Pig One going to get everyone out of his tub so he can enjoy his bath in peace? (I won’t give away the ending but it does involve a big bad wolf.)
One pig settles in the tub with his rubber duck of a glorious bubble bath. Pig Two joins him with a beach ball. No! No! There’s no room for two pigs and a rubber duck and a beach ball. Then Pig Three dives in with his goggles. Pretty soon there are ten pigs in the tub. How is Pig One going to get everyone out of his tub so he can enjoy his bath in peace? (I won’t give away the ending but it does involve a big bad wolf.)
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July 29, 2015
A cute little counting book with a clever twist at the end. The counting part itself isn't really new or innovative, and even the bathtub theme has been done before. That said, the two come together in a clever way that still feels fresh.
For a bonus, the rubber ducks on the endpapers have decorations corresponding to the nine bath-crashing pigs in the story. This could make for a brain-teasing matching game after the book is done.
For a bonus, the rubber ducks on the endpapers have decorations corresponding to the nine bath-crashing pigs in the story. This could make for a brain-teasing matching game after the book is done.
June 1, 2016
Cute. Fun pictures!! Definitely trying in storytime. I think I could create some visuals and try this in my new special needs storytime as well.
6/1/16 Used in P is for... theme. The kids really liked the pictures. Told them it was a counting book, so I had them telling me what the next number was. And they loved the ending, figuring out that the pig was in the wolf costume. Wasn't sure how this would go over, so I'm glad it went well.
6/1/16 Used in P is for... theme. The kids really liked the pictures. Told them it was a counting book, so I had them telling me what the next number was. And they loved the ending, figuring out that the pig was in the wolf costume. Wasn't sure how this would go over, so I'm glad it went well.
June 18, 2015
and we wonder why people have math phobias??? Yes, there are number words in this book, and the words are sequential - but it is not a counting book!! The illustrations are child friendly. The pig's expressions will make you laugh. Enjoy the story - count the pigs if you want but do not attempt to teach counting with this book!
September 2, 2015
This is an excellent book for making inferences from pictures with young children. There are very few words and the story needs the reader to make inferences from the illustrations. My four year old and two year old thought the book was funny and it led to good conversations about looking at pictures together with the text!
May 19, 2015
Freakin' adorable. There are no other words for this but that. From the art to the pouts on pig's face to the ending, this is just plain cute. And the counting aspect is nice too. Perfect for a storytime.
June 3, 2015
This was so much fun to read to the kids. Great counting book about one little pig who is ready to enjoy a leisurely bath when one by one the other little pigs start to join in. But they're not content to just soak, oh no, they have plenty of stuff to bring to make bath time lots of fun. Silly fun.
July 8, 2015
Cute & comedic counting book in which one pig tries to empty his tub when it becomes too full of some colorful characters. Great extension activities could involve tales involving The Three Little Pigs & fractured tales on this classic. Highly recommend.
December 12, 2015
At first while reading this I thought " Another counting pig book..super" Then the fun twist at the end and I really liked it! Fun bright pictures, and a story that made me smile!
DON'T BOTHER ME I AM IN THE TUB!!!
DON'T BOTHER ME I AM IN THE TUB!!!
November 16, 2015
One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in private, but he is soon joined by another pig, then another, until there are ten pigs--and number one has to come up with a plan so that he can actually enjoy his bath.
April 19, 2016
Love it. I like that it's practice counting to ten while still being a fun story, and the end made me laugh out loud. Super cute, and it's short enough to use for a baby storytime while still being fun enough to read with older kids.
February 7, 2018
Pre-K - 3. A counting book. Great illustrations (can be used). Nicely illustrated and can use for Pigs, rubber ducks. Pirates. Follows a "Little Red Riding Hood meets the Three pigs character storyline. Subjects: Rubber ducks, Pigs, Pirates, Bath, bubbles, splashing, costumes.
August 21, 2018
Hilarious! Fantastic illustrations and lots of fun, this book has enough of a plot to entertain me, and enough rhyming and silliness and counting to engage my toddlers and my preschoolers during story time. I may even make a flannel story out of this one.
March 12, 2015
VERY fun! Clever ending!
February 22, 2016
This was a cute book, gave to my grandkids!
May 21, 2015
Funny bathtime counting, and one clever, frustrated, pig.
June 5, 2015
Hilarious illustrations highlight this story of "One very happy little pig" trying to enjoy a bath.
Kids will love the twist at the end.
Kids will love the twist at the end.
June 20, 2015
Cute, lively, fun, reads aloud beautifully. Would make a great flannelboard. Good for toddler story time, even if the ending could have been better. Recommended.
June 24, 2015
The first time through I missed the original pig sneaking off so that will be something fun to look for with kids. Very cute.
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