Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet
Description
Chicken, Pig and Cow have had many happy adventures with Dog at Girl鈥檚 house. But when Girl carts them off to school one day, leaving Dog behind, they aren鈥檛 sure what to think. Where is school, exactly? And what鈥檚 with all the noise there? Who are all these people who look like Girl but aren鈥檛 Girl? And why is their new hamster neighbor, Furface, trying to eat their barn?
The adorable toy characters Chicken, Pig and Cow once again rely on friendship and teamwork as they embark on their latest adventure in all new surroundings. As always, young readers will be charmed by Ruth Ohi鈥檚 witty, warm illustrations in this story about the excitement of discovering new places, learning new lessons and making new friends.
Awards
- Commended, New York City Reads 365 List 2010
- Commended, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children鈥檚 Book Centre 2010
Reviews
鈥淭his is a great book.鈥�
- theunexpectedtnt.com, 10/03/11
鈥淪pare text and engaging watercolor cartoon illustrations lend a tone of sweet simplicity to this friendship story.鈥�
- School Library Journal, 01/12
鈥淥nce again, Ohi has created a touching read-aloud, the text simple, the language spare, and the story full of warmth, and character and humour.鈥�
- Resource Links, 12/11
鈥淧reschoolers will love these popular characters, who devise clever solutions to their immediate problems.鈥�
- The Children鈥檚 Hour, 02/27/12
鈥淎 lighthearted glimpse reveals how stuffed animals will play when their child (and their teacher) is away.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews, 10/11
鈥淥hi鈥檚 clever word choice creates a lot of humour with very few word . . . makes an excellent read-aloud for younger childre . . . Highly recommended.鈥�
- CM Reviews, 11/11