If You Give a Pig a Party (2005)

Be careful if you give a pig a party because then she is going to want much more.

Another fun book! These books may seem just for fun for children but they really teach them that once one thing is started there usually are steps to follow! ( )

If You Give A Pig A Party is written by Laura Numneroff. This book shows cause and effect, If you give a pig a party then he will want ...! ( )

When you give a pig a party, she is going to want some balloons. When you get her balloons, she will want to decorate the house. And so the story goes. When will it end? With everything you give her, the pig only wants more. This story is a tale all on cause and effect, and is a perfect tool to use within the classroom to teach this subject. It is a short and quick read, and would be perfect to be used as a mini-lesson for reading.

Numeroff has a great sense of rhythm to her writing that hooks a reader’s attention. They are perfectly paired with the illustrations within the book. The color used in the pictures adds a depth of detail that is not given by the line drawings. The pig in this book has a very animated air to her which allows you easy access to the emotions she feels. It draws you into the book and allows you to feel the emotions the pig is feeling; excitement, glee. For this reason it would be appropriate for story time, or class time. ( )

This is such a funny, cute book. Great book to read when trying to get children engaged in writing. Great activity: Have students write their own page in the book. Suggested ages: 4-10 years.