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Is That Wise, Pig?
Cow and Pig are helping Mouse make a delicious soup, but Pig keeps trying to add ingredients that don’t make sense!Mouse is making a yummy pot of soup and Cow and Pig are helping add ingredients. Mouse adds four tomatoes, Cow adds five potatoes, and Pig adds…six galoshes?! Is that wise, Pig? Young readers will be so busy giggling at Pig’s antics, they won’t even realize they are counting, too. A twist ending and irresistible characters will make this a favorite read-aloud.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2016
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Jan Thomas
22 books169 followersWhen Jan Thomas isn't working on children's books, she's painting pictures, playing the drums, backpacking, or wrangling dust bunnies.
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September 22, 2016
Normally I'm all over a Jan Thomas book. I have so many in my storytime collection that it's a bit crazy. This one just didn't do anything for me (this really hurt my soul to write). I'm sad to say that this is one that I may not be using for storytime and that is very heartbreaking for me :(
April 19, 2018
Jan Thomas never disappoints
November 7, 2016
Thomas, Jan Is That Wise, Pig? PICTURE BOOK. Beach Lane (Simon), 2016. $15.
Mouse is making soup and Cow and Pig are ready to help. While Cow seems to know what makes a good soup, Pig thinks things like umbrellas and galoshes are also useful. While they might not make good soup, those things do have a use after Pig makes one last unwise choice.
Thomas is another favorite illustrator/author of mine. She continues to delight me and create fun frolics to share and share again. You could do an entire story time with a stack of Thomas!
Pre-K – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2016/...
Mouse is making soup and Cow and Pig are ready to help. While Cow seems to know what makes a good soup, Pig thinks things like umbrellas and galoshes are also useful. While they might not make good soup, those things do have a use after Pig makes one last unwise choice.
Thomas is another favorite illustrator/author of mine. She continues to delight me and create fun frolics to share and share again. You could do an entire story time with a stack of Thomas!
Pre-K – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2016/...
May 20, 2017
This is another book I saw on my way to check out another book today. When I first started reading, I considered this to be something similar to the stone soup idea. Three animal friends are bringing different ingredients to make a soup. Each time it is Pig's turn, however, he comes up with nonsensical additions that do not go in a soup. His friends stop him in time, asking him if it is wise, and upon further thought Pig determines it's probably not. I liked the silliness. I liked that it gave children an opportunity to think. I liked that Pig eventually sorted it out. This seems like this would be a fun story for little ones.
January 25, 2017
A mouse, a cow and a pig are making soup. The mouse and the cow add vegetables; pig wants to add things like umbrellas and galoshes. So the mouse and the cow ask, "Is that wise, pig?" Thomas's simple vivid cartoons place all the emphasis on the characters, who are very funny. In fact, all of her books are great for a laugh - they are go-to titles for story time. Simple, repetitive story line with expressive facial expressions on the animals make this story time gold. And it's a counting book. The book would also work as an early reader.
September 24, 2016
I love her books! They are great for Toddler and PreK story classes. And my kids at home who are in grades K and 2 can read them on their own aloud. (the Kdg with assistance).
* One note. I don't think the young readers will automatically understand the question "Is that wise, Pig?" so I would say that but then add "Do you think that is a good idea, Pig."
I was so happy to see Jan Thomas published another book. Keep them coming!!!
* One note. I don't think the young readers will automatically understand the question "Is that wise, Pig?" so I would say that but then add "Do you think that is a good idea, Pig."
I was so happy to see Jan Thomas published another book. Keep them coming!!!
December 16, 2016
reminds me so much of Happy Birthday, Cow! A silly animal tries to help with a task but doesn't quite get what helping entails; in the end though, Pig is totally vindicated. The humor of both Pig's silly suggestions and the end result are what make this (and most of Jan Thomas's books) a wonderful read. I can't recommend these books enough and will definitely be sharing with as many toddlers and preschoolers as I can find.
February 23, 2019
This takes the "Stone Soup" and "Little Red Hen" stories up a few notches and is good for a few laughs to boot! Pun intended.
Mouse inducts pig and cow as eager volunteers in preparing soup. Ingredients are added in numerical increments, such as one onion, two cabbages, three umbrellas, wait, what?
Be sure and point out to your beginning reader the punctuation marks so they can get a grasp of what they are for and better yet, properly dramatize their reading.
Enjoy!
Mouse inducts pig and cow as eager volunteers in preparing soup. Ingredients are added in numerical increments, such as one onion, two cabbages, three umbrellas, wait, what?
Be sure and point out to your beginning reader the punctuation marks so they can get a grasp of what they are for and better yet, properly dramatize their reading.
Enjoy!
October 1, 2016
Another stellar picture book from Jan Thomas. 3 animals are making soup (practicing counting) and pig keeps trying to put weird things in it (umbrellas, boots, etc). Mouse and Cow stop him and Pig eventually helps make delicious soup and they're all about to eat it when his 10 hungry pig friends show up. I love the use of critical thinking "Is that wise, pig?", and counting!
October 17, 2016
Cow, Pig, and Mouse are making soup, but Pig suggests some strange ingredients like umbrellas and galoshes to mix with Cow and Mouse's vegetables. A refrain asks Pig to consider his suggestions and prompts little listeners to chime in with the correct response.
Funny, practical and paced just right, this is a great read aloud for toddlers and PreK with vibrant digital illustrations.
Funny, practical and paced just right, this is a great read aloud for toddlers and PreK with vibrant digital illustrations.
December 30, 2016
Mouse, Pig, and cow are back in this laugh-out-loud funny concept book. With simple text and Jan Thomas' signature bright colors, Mouse makes a pot of soup and his friends help....or do they? Pig has some interesting ideas about the ingredients that should be added. Together the friends count all the way to 10...but the reader may be laughing too loud to hear all of the numbers!
September 21, 2016
Yay, a new non-seasonal Jan Thomas! This one stands up to the others and is very good. So cute and funny.
September 21, 2016
I love these books!
Themes: counting, cooking, pigs, farm animals
Themes: counting, cooking, pigs, farm animals
September 26, 2016
Thomas's trademark silliness shines but she still manages to keep things fresh and funny. I have not yet found a book by her that wasn't immensely popular in storytime.
November 2, 2016
YEP THIS WAS GREAT
November 14, 2016
Very funny!
December 23, 2016
Funny!
January 13, 2017
I knew something crazy was going to happen at the end but had no idea how silly things were going to get! LOVE JAN THOMAS
February 5, 2021
It's always a wise idea to read Jan Thomas books!
October 21, 2017
What a fun, cute story. Going to follow up Thomas's Doghouse book with this one to see if the littles will notice the same characters.
December 17, 2017
Redbud nominee. Hilarious! I think this will be voted into the top few.
December 4, 2018
I love Jan Thomas so much. Yes, yes, yes for storytime!
January 9, 2019
Clever as always from Jan Thomas!
January 7, 2019
3.5 stars
January 3, 2019
Looking for something quick & silly? Jan Thomas' books are sure to hit the mark! Here, some friends decide to make a soup and each brings some ingredients to add, but Pig doesn't seem to get the concept.
February 3, 2018
Jan Thomas at it again. Fabulous.
11/1/16-11/3/16 Used this at elementary school visits. Read in one 1st grade class, and both Kindergarten. 1st liked it. Had to explaine the word "wise" to K before I read. Had them hold up the fingers for the amount of items, which helped in the page turns. They enjoyed the book a lot.
11/23/16 Used as opener in food/Thanksgiving toddler theme. Not only am I not very good at toddler age because I am so out of practice, but I also had a tiny crowd. 1/6 of the size we usually get. So there was no kids feeding off of each others' reactions. Luckily one of my regular girls from Toddler and movement was there with her parents. She was the most vocal. The others at least politely sat there. I saw some quietly join in, but I in turn had very little to feed off of, which made it all the more exhausting. But oh well. They liked the book overall. Of course--what child doesn't like a Jan Thomas?
11/20/17 Used in Movement storytime. Very good.
11/22/17 Opener for Thanksgiving preschool theme. Much better than last year! Even with another tiny crowd.
Read at home. They liked.
11/1/16-11/3/16 Used this at elementary school visits. Read in one 1st grade class, and both Kindergarten. 1st liked it. Had to explaine the word "wise" to K before I read. Had them hold up the fingers for the amount of items, which helped in the page turns. They enjoyed the book a lot.
11/23/16 Used as opener in food/Thanksgiving toddler theme. Not only am I not very good at toddler age because I am so out of practice, but I also had a tiny crowd. 1/6 of the size we usually get. So there was no kids feeding off of each others' reactions. Luckily one of my regular girls from Toddler and movement was there with her parents. She was the most vocal. The others at least politely sat there. I saw some quietly join in, but I in turn had very little to feed off of, which made it all the more exhausting. But oh well. They liked the book overall. Of course--what child doesn't like a Jan Thomas?
11/20/17 Used in Movement storytime. Very good.
11/22/17 Opener for Thanksgiving preschool theme. Much better than last year! Even with another tiny crowd.
Read at home. They liked.
May 9, 2017
When mouse asks pig if he wants to help make soup, he gets much more than he bargained for as pig brings one unconventional ingredient after another to the pot. This silly tale, with bright and colorful illustrations, had my son asking me to read it over and over again. “Is That Wise Pig” is both counting book and storybook with a repeated refrain that gives pre-readers ample opportunities to join in with with the story telling and engage with the text. Since my son is obsessed with numbers the counting helped him focus in on the book, but wasn’t so distracting that he couldn’t also enjoy the story. At its heart, this is a story about accepting your friends, even if they are a bit quirky and their actions may not make sense to you at first. This is definitely one we are looking to add to our home shelves soon.
For a more detailed review with ideas on how to use the story to help teach your child, check out my blog: Making Sensory
For a more detailed review with ideas on how to use the story to help teach your child, check out my blog: Making Sensory
November 13, 2017
Mmmhhhmmmm. A nice big bowl of warm soup on a wet, chilly day. That sounds so good! I love homemade soup, especially if I get to make it with my friends! Hopefully, we can all agree on what to put in the soup...
This book is called Is that WISE, Pig? It is written and illustrated by Jan Thomas, and is sooo funny! I found myself laughing out loud as friends Cow, Pig, and Mouse work together to make a delicious soup, but Pig keeps trying to add ingredients that don’t make sense!
Mouse is making a yummy pot of soup. His friends Cow and Pig are helping add ingredients. Mouse adds four tomatoes, Cow adds five potatoes, and Pig adds…six galoshes?! Is that WISE, Pig? Pig has some silly ideas about what should go in the soup! Young readers will be so busy giggling at Pig’s antics, they won’t even realize they are counting, too. A twist ending and irresistible characters will make this a favorite read-aloud.
This book is called Is that WISE, Pig? It is written and illustrated by Jan Thomas, and is sooo funny! I found myself laughing out loud as friends Cow, Pig, and Mouse work together to make a delicious soup, but Pig keeps trying to add ingredients that don’t make sense!
Mouse is making a yummy pot of soup. His friends Cow and Pig are helping add ingredients. Mouse adds four tomatoes, Cow adds five potatoes, and Pig adds…six galoshes?! Is that WISE, Pig? Pig has some silly ideas about what should go in the soup! Young readers will be so busy giggling at Pig’s antics, they won’t even realize they are counting, too. A twist ending and irresistible characters will make this a favorite read-aloud.
August 15, 2017
Another fun book from Jan Thomas. In this one, Pig keeps wanting to add weird stuff to the soup and his friends ask "Is that wise, Pig?" Well, adding umbrellas or galoshes to the soup isn't wise alright, but in the end, it turns out to have been a wise choice after all.
Like another reviewer said, "it's wise to read Jan Thomas' books!" They're fun and colorful and so accessible to beginning readers, they crack me up every time.
Like another reviewer said, "it's wise to read Jan Thomas' books!" They're fun and colorful and so accessible to beginning readers, they crack me up every time.
July 26, 2017
Mouse, cow and pig work together to make a big pot of soup but pig has some "original" ideas for ingredients like umbrellas and galoshes. The story has simple counting of ingredients as they are added to soup. I love the way mouse and cow practice patience with pig and are so relieved when pig finally cottons on and adds carrots! Only to find out 10 other pigs are invited to the feast.
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