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Olympig!
Just in time for the Olympics, a spirited, sporty romp about losing gracefully
Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this O...more
Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this O...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
July 5th 2012
by Dial
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Grade/interest level: PreK
Reading level: PreK
Genre: Picture Book
Main Character(s): Boomer
Setting: The Olympics
Author: Victoria Jamieson
POV: Boomer
Theme: Sportsmanship
Olympig is a picture book written by Victoria Jamieson. The beautiful book helps to depict Boomer’s great journey of sportsmanship. Boomer really wanted to win the animal Olympics. He trained as hard as he could to ensure that he would win his events at the animal Olympics. When time came around, things were not going Boomers w...more
"Olympig!" by Victoria Jamieson is the story of Boomer the pig. It's also a story of determination and desire. And hard work and practice. And it's a story about reality.
Boomer is determined to win at the Animal Olympic Games. When the newsman, Mr. Hamstring, interviews Boomer, he asks, "The other animals in the Olympics will be faster and stronger than you. Tell me, Boomer, how can you possibly win a gold medal tomorrow?"
Boomer, full of determination, replies, "Oh, I'm sure I will win! If you p...more
Boomer is determined to win at the Animal Olympic Games. When the newsman, Mr. Hamstring, interviews Boomer, he asks, "The other animals in the Olympics will be faster and stronger than you. Tell me, Boomer, how can you possibly win a gold medal tomorrow?"
Boomer, full of determination, replies, "Oh, I'm sure I will win! If you p...more
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Boomer has decided to be the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and gained attention of the news. He practiced hard and at night dreamt of Olympic victory. The next day, he lined up for the race against cheetahs, rabbits, and greyhounds. He lost, of course, much to the delight of the news. Boomer was heart broken until he realized he had other events to compete in. He lost at weightlifting, hurdles, high jump, wrestling and more. Then came the diving event, and Boomer knew that he...more
I really enjoyed this tale of a pig who doesn't ever give up! I think that is a lesson that we could all learn from this book. Boomer the pig knows that he may not be the strongest or the fastest animal at the Olympic games, but he doesn't let that stop him from competing. He has all these horrible things said to him that would put most people in a horrible mood and most likely quit, but not Boomer. I think this book could teach students that they can strive for whatever they want to do, and the...more
I love that Boomer the pig starts off by saying, "If you practice and try your best, you can do anything!" only to find that while, yes, we say it all the time, it's not totally true. He can't beat the jaguar in a running race. He's not built for the long jump or the hurdles. He finally completely loses it and quits. But his mom still loves him. So he comes back to compete in the last event. He has the lowest score in history. But he decides it's great practice for the Winter Olympics. Not the e...more
Boomer the pig won't give up. He is going to participate in the animal olympics and is very confident that he is going to win a gold medal. As the the first pig to enter these olympics, the media is all over the story. They want to know why Boomer won't give up after he keeps losing each event. Boomer does have one weak moment where he throws in the towel but quickly turns that negative into more positive thoughts. This is a very inspirational story of persistence. I think mid to upper elementar...more
Age: K-2nd grade
Another cute, inspirational book with the distinction of a very funny tone.
"Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games!" (Goodreads feature review).
Another cute, inspirational book with the distinction of a very funny tone.
"Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games!" (Goodreads feature review).
I think the moral here was supposed to be something like, "As long as you keep trying, you're always a winner," but it came off more like, "It's okay to continuously suck at life and never improve as long as you're cheerful about it." I've seen one-page Nike ads that were more inspirational.
I don't think the Animal Olympics have qualifying trials, or this slow, clumsy, hopeless hero would have been laughed out of the competition.
I don't think the Animal Olympics have qualifying trials, or this slow, clumsy, hopeless hero would have been laughed out of the competition.
I am going through Olympic withdrawals.... so this was a good book to ease me out of the sadness. This book is about trying your best even when you fail time after time. It must be devastating to train hard for four years and get 4th places, but really, any one at the Olympics even the person who wins last place, is still better than my best! So try hard and do you best and that is all people can ask. GO BOOMER!!!
This book was a very cute book. I really enjoyed the meaning behind the book. I feel that if this were to be read to children they would see that you can do whatever you want if you just put your mind to it. I would read this book to children in grades 3-6 at a time when I felt the classroom needed an extra boost or motivation.
Jamieson, Victoria. Olympig!. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012. Print.
Jamieson, Victoria. Olympig!. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012. Print.
A book pick from my five year old helps to teach lessons that are perfect with the Olympics taking place right now. My blog review can be found here: http://www.theangelforever.com/2012/0...
Pursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and demonstrates that attitude can be more important than winning.
Adorable - loved the illstrations, the asides from the characters, and Boomer's enthusiasm. Would be an awesome read-aloud right now with the Olympics.
Not my favorite book ever but certainly timely. The endpapers are perfect - I wonder if it is too late for London to change all their signage to these icons?
Great illustrations and lots of hilarious dialogue and situations make this one a gold medal winner for both youngsters and adults.
A great book about trying and losing; a rare bird in the picture book world.
Great end papers but the story didn't live up to their promise.
A great book to read right now with the Olympics happening.
Swine goes for the gold.
Olympig! has it all: action, drama, highs, lows, thrills, spills, and sequins!!! I admire Boomer's determination and was bowled-over by Victoria Jamieson's stunning illustrations! I give this book a Gold Medal!!!
A very clever, endearing story.
Jamieson flips writing conventions on their head in this book, giving readers a story they truly will not expect. Nonetheless, Boomer's positive can'do attitude will win readers' hearts, and they will be cheering him on all the way.
As a side note, I love how in these Olympics, athletes get to compete in every event!
The art is also fantastic. It is bold and colorful and puts Boomer right in the spotlight.
I would read more of Jamieson's work!
Jamieson flips writing conventions on their head in this book, giving readers a story they truly will not expect. Nonetheless, Boomer's positive can'do attitude will win readers' hearts, and they will be cheering him on all the way.
As a side note, I love how in these Olympics, athletes get to compete in every event!
The art is also fantastic. It is bold and colorful and puts Boomer right in the spotlight.
I would read more of Jamieson's work!
I didn't like this book quite as much as I hoped I would. The lessons brought forth in the story-- perseverance, taking pride in oneself, practicing for improvement-- are all valuable, but the writing just felt a little fractured. The illustrations, however, did make me smile, especially Boomer's outrageous gymnastics ensemble. A fun "once" read, but not one I would add to my permanent collection.
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