Piggle,

by Crosby Newell Bonsall

Nobody will play with Homer until Bear comes along and teaches him a new game.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Humor, Fiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Crosby Barbara Newell Bonsall, b. Jan. 2, 1921; d. Jan. 10, 1995 was an American artist and children's book author and illustrator. She wrote and illustrated more than 40 children's books.

Bonsall began writing and illustrating for juvenile readers after working for advertising firms.

Born Crosby Barbara Newell, she married George Bonsall.

Works were published as Crosby Newell, Crosby Bonsall, and Crosby Newell Bonsall.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even includes a lengthy dream sequence.

[Roger · Rating 2 out of 5]

The artwork was the best part. I didn’t enjoy the story.

[babyhippoface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Homer. He wants someone to play with. He can't play with his identical quad sisters, Lolly, Molly, Polly, and Dolly, because they never want to play with him. And besides that, Homer isn't sure just what it is he wants to play, anyway. Duck doesn't want to play. Rabbit doesn't. Pig would play Piggle with Homer--the best game in the whole world, named after Pig--but he doesn't feel like it. Beans.

I love Bonsall's illustrations, and this story is just darn cute. This beginning reader would be terrific for introducing the concept of rhyme to a classroom of kiddos. Read it, then follow it up with a rousing game of Piggle.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book that reminds me of Mom. "Two to two!" :-)

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have yet to read this, but I have heard it is wonderful! On recommended book list

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remembered this book fondly and now read it to my son.

[Molly]

One of my favorite books as a kid. It's now on Liam's book shelf.