Pinkerton Pig always has to be first -- first to eat, first off the bus -- until, running to be first for a sandwich, he finds himself in trouble w...
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Apr 09, 2011
Zach
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This is a great book to handle that "ME FIRST!" attitude that younger children seem to be so fond of. Pinkerton the pig always had to be first for everything from sliding down the slide to the lunch line to getting on the bus. But on a trip with his Pig Scout friends, Pinkerton finds himself in a situation that he didn't quite expect, all because he wanted to be first. Pinkerton is taught his lesson and is more than happy to find his friends and be the last one on the bus.
Jan 26, 2012
Abbey
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This book literally made me laugh out loud! It is too cute! Helen Lester did an awesome job of mixing a true social/student issue of "always being first" with just the right amount of comedy and laughter. The students love this book, but they are also able to learn a life lesson from it at the same time. The illustrations are wonderful as well.
Jan 22, 2010
Christy
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Pinkerton Pig always want to be first in everything!!!!Until one day he volunteers to be first to care for a sandwich. A sandwich turns out to be a sand witch. Pinkerton learns his lesson about always trying to be first, now he doesnt mind being last. This is a great book for first graders who always want to be first.
Feb 02, 2011
Sung
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This book is a story about a pig who just always wanted to be the first in everything. He didn't care how other people felt as long as he was first. This would be a great book to pull out when addressing this issue in the classroom. Great for discussions about taking turns and being first isn't always the best.
Feb 03, 2012
Kim
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Pig wants to big first at everything.When he hears someone asking "Who wants a sandwich?" he runs to be first and soon discovers that is the Sand Witch. She takes him back to her sand castle to do everything for her, including all her chores. She teaches him that first is not always the best.
Oct 08, 2009
Ellen
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Pinkerton is a pushy pig who only thinks of himself. He learns a lesson during a trip to the beach when his "me first" attitude backfires. "Respect" is the school's theme for the month of October; Pinkerton is a good example of disrespectful behavior.
Sep 01, 2011
Matthew
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This was a cute story about a pig who always had to be first and the lesson that he learned from meeting a sandwitch and accidentally agreeing to care for her through a little wordplay. Pretty good story. Excellent for a younger audience.
Nov 12, 2011
Heather
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I didn't like this book when I was little (except for the "ANYONE CARE FOR A SANDWICH?" line!). But I read it aloud to a little girl the other day and we both loved it.
Jan 04, 2009
Dolly
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Very cute story about a little pig who is very selfish and insists on being first at everything. He learns his lesson.
Feb 16, 2011
Heidi
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This was probably the most obvious moral of Lester's books (that I've read so far). I wonder how well it reaches kids.
Mar 28, 2009
Jenni
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A great story for any child who always wants to be first. Be careful what you ask for.
Aug 18, 2010
Margie
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A cute story about a selfish pig who learns his lesson that first is not always best.
Dec 16, 2009
Sharon
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Tired of watching students fight over being first in line, first to raise their hand, first to do anything? Well, this humourous tale from Lester (a favorite author of some teachers) shows the not so good side of being first.
May 07, 2011
Katie
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This book is included in my blog post from 2/4/11, entitled Review: Selected Picture Books by Helen Lester.
http://sharingsoda.blogspot.com/2011/02/...
http://sharingsoda.blogspot.com/2011/02/...
Jun 20, 2009
Keegan
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This book is a little moralistic, but I still liked it. Snotty little pig always pushes his way to be first and eventually gets himself into a situation where he regrets it.
Oct 25, 2007
I read this to my little brother and he loved it. i would recomend this book to any little kids.
Apr 22, 2008
Saralyn
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A cute book with an obvious, but needed, moral. Love the pictures. They made me laugh.
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