Pigs

By Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko

Megan is told to feed the pigs, but not to open the gate. She does of course, and the results are hilarious as the pigs help themselves to coffee and the newspaper at the breakfast table, follow Megan to school, and ride home by way of the school bus.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Release date: Feb 19, 2013
• ISBN: 9781453256343

Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books.

Reviews for Pigs

[soonergal021 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Summary:A dad tells his daughter to go feed the pigs, but not to let them out because pigs are smart animals. The daughter doesn’t really think that pigs are smart; she opens the gate wide open and yells at them. Then the pigs run out and run into the house. From the house, the pigs go to school and then the school bus and finally they end back up in the pig pin. The daughter finally tells her parents that pigs really are smart.Personal Reaction:I read this book when I was younger and it made me wonder about pigs.Classroom Extensions:1.I would have my class write about what they would do if they let pigs out and how they would get them back.2.Together, we would look up different information about pigs and other farm animals.

[conuly · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The illustrations of the pigs taking over Megan's school sell the book, really.I will note that if you're concerned about the use of the word "dumb" as an insult that you might want to read this book before you buy it. Honestly, though, as insulting the pigs is exactly what gets Megan into trouble, I think the lesson "choose your words carefully" speaks for itself.

[tripleblessings_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good story. Gets only 4 stars because it uses the word "Dumb" frequently, which is a word we'd prefer not to teach our preschoolers or kindergarten age kids. The pictures of pigs taking over the house and the school are fun.