From the creators of Little Pea and Little Hoot comes this tidy tale of a decidedly different pig. Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean, clea...
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Jul 20, 2009
Abigail
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Following upon their immensely successful Little Pea and Little Hoot, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace once again deliver a tale of a youngster whose experience is the inversion of some common childhood problem, whether it be the disinclination to eat vegetables, or a reluctance to go to bed. In Little Oink, the eponymous hero likes nothing so much as to be clean, but his parents insist that all good pigs must make a mess, and will not permit him to go out and play, until his room is looking
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Jul 11, 2009
Jennifer
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May 11, 2009
John
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Little Oink does not make much noise because he is the anti-pig. Instead of the stereotypical ham he is a neatnik, and that is such a contradiction that it makes for a nice diversion. Little Oink may or may not be the favorite book of parents or adults because it might remind them of their own litter. Young children should identify with the character and will certainly be able to draw some comparisons of their own. Everyone will applaud the ending.
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Apr 15, 2009
Anna
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Jen Corace are a winning combination: their previous collaborations “Little Pea” (about a wee vegetable who has to eat all his candy—yuck!—before he can have spinach for dessert) and “Little Hoot” (about a young owl who wishes he could go to bed early like all his friends, and didn’t have to stay up and play) are my go-to picture books for three- or four-year-olds, kids who are just beginning to understand the humor in topsy-turvy stories. Their latest, “Little Oink,” cont
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Jun 09, 2009
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Aug 12, 2010
Heidi
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Cute. It's not like some of the other Rosenthal books I have loved. But I think it still conveys with good humor about being neat and cleaning up. I had smiles, so it was good. I just don't think it would be as fantastic in storytime as the others. Maybe with the older children who would understand the more subtle humor in this than the younger. (Because, honestly, it took me some time in my childhood before I figured out that cleaning was good and important. But eating and sleeping well? I lear
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Aug 29, 2011
Nathan
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Jun 10, 2011
Karen
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This one is a hit in our house because my son regularly says now, "I wish I was a pig," when being told to clean something up in reference to this book. I love how Amy Krouse Rosenthal's mind works: Little Oink has a hard time being a good little pig because he likes to be NEAT, Little Pea gets scolded for not eating his CANDY at dinner, and Little Hoot has to be begged to stay up LATE. I love an author that makes a kid go "What?!?"
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Oct 25, 2010
Jess
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Little Oink likes a clean room, and according to his parents, that's a problem!
Cute story about a pig whose forced to mess up his clean room. Target age is around preschool/kindergarten and I'm not sure if they'll get the joke. That, plus Rosenthal using "truffles" "relished" and other words they won't know (yes, yes, they need knew vocab. Truffles? Not so much) make me suspect parents will have more fun with this than kids.
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Cute story about a pig whose forced to mess up his clean room. Target age is around preschool/kindergarten and I'm not sure if they'll get the joke. That, plus Rosenthal using "truffles" "relished" and other words they won't know (yes, yes, they need knew vocab. Truffles? Not so much) make me suspect parents will have more fun with this than kids.
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Jul 11, 2009
Destinee
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This is a super adorable book that takes a totally recognizable situation--parents making their son clean up his room--and turns it on its head. Kids will giggle as clean-loving Little Oink is forced to mess up his room. (Look for this author's other books where animal parents make their kids eat candy and stay up late.) Another funny alternate-universe story with fantastic pictures.
Jan 31, 2012
Jackie
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Little Oink likes things nice and neat...his parents insist he learn how to create a proper mess. He likes his school, he likes his friends, he loves his clean room, but that's not how a proper pig is supposed to act.
A twist on the 'clean-your-room-now!' mom and dad's rule that will have kids giggling.
Used for "National Pig Day Storytime": March, 2012.
A twist on the 'clean-your-room-now!' mom and dad's rule that will have kids giggling.
Used for "National Pig Day Storytime": March, 2012.
Apr 23, 2010
Liss
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In the same vein as Little Pea or Little Hoot only this time the culprit is a fastidiously neat piglet who has to learn to make his bedroom an absolute mess.
Jul 28, 2009
Kathryn
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I agree with my friend Abigail that this was not quite as novel and entertaining as Rosenthal's other works "Little Pea" and "Little Hoot" though perhaps it is because we read it last of the trio and by now we were used to the style. Still, it's a humorous little tale with some cute illustrations and great to see a kid who wants very much to clean up his room! :-)
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Apr 02, 2011
Kelley
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After reading "Little Pea" I had to read this one too! Most children will be jealous of the pig who HAS to make a mess to be able to play! But, pig likes things neat and organized. I love how the author uses the opposite of most family dynamics and rules to create such silly and fun stories for young children. Definitely a great book for younger kids!
Jun 06, 2009
Caleb
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The same as Little Hoot, only with pigs instead of owls, and cleanliness instead of bedtime. The art is just as cute, but Little Hoot seemed a little...healthier to me. Something about the little pig being forced to be dirty seemed crueler to me than a little owl forced to say up late. But then, I'm sensitive.
Apr 11, 2009
Molly
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Just as great as Little Pea and Little Hoot. Poor little Oink always has to mess things up and all he wants to do is clean like his friends. This is a book for anyone like my sister who really enjoys cleaning and may feel forced to mess up some. Great read for the kid who does not want to clean. Ages 3+
Jun 09, 2009
The Library Lady
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I like it and I'd give it a 4, but I'm afriad Rosenthal is hitting a rut and will insist on turning out 5 or 6 more of these a la Laura "If You Give..." Numeroff.
On the other hand, could Little Oink come to my house? The Pigs can have MY kids ;)
On the other hand, could Little Oink come to my house? The Pigs can have MY kids ;)
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Apr 29, 2009
Tara
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I love love love love love these books. Little Oink, in order to be a good piggy when he grows up, needs to learn to be messier. His parents make him unmake his bed, unfold his clothes, and drag mud around the house. What's a little piggy to do?!
Mar 24, 2011
Amanda
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Very cute story about a piglet that would rather clean than be a pig. I love the play on typical kid-thought and the adorable illustrations to go along with the story. My son liked the "hap-pig-ly ever after" at the end the most.
Jul 20, 2009
Parisa
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LITTLE OINK is about a pig who just wants to be clean! Unfortunately, it's in the pig code to be messy and to make messes.
This book was quite cute and kind of ingenious for teaching kids that cleaning up after yourself is fun.
This book was quite cute and kind of ingenious for teaching kids that cleaning up after yourself is fun.
Mar 09, 2011
Jennifer
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What a wonderful story sharing how it is all about perspective.
Fun to use with students to discuss perspective & stereotypes.
Recommend to everyone -- especially those with & working with kids who need a new perspective.
Fun to use with students to discuss perspective & stereotypes.
Recommend to everyone -- especially those with & working with kids who need a new perspective.
Mar 16, 2010
Hilary
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Reminded me of "Gregory the Terrible Eater" by M.Sharmat in that Gregory was a goat who wanted to eat healthy food, and Little Oink is a pig who likes things neat and clean. Both live happily ever after and children will enjoy the role-reversal.
Jul 15, 2009
Jodi
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This is the final book in the Little trilogy. In this adventure, little Oink wants nothing more than to clean his room but to be a good little piggy, he has to make a mess. Very cute. Any little one will be amused.
Aug 09, 2009
Jamie
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And they lived Hap-pig-ly ever after...this was adorable, I have a lot of kids I would love to read this to! I really like this author, and the messages she sends with her book without being preachy.
Apr 09, 2011
Kelly
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Little Oink wants to be nice and clean but he's a pig, so he has to be all messy. I love the pictures and expressions of the pig in this one. My favorite of the three "Little _______."
Dec 28, 2009
Mary
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Cute concept about a pig who wants to stay clean, but it doesn't resonate with the children. My kindergarten students were left unimpressed and needed explanation to get the humor.
Sep 09, 2009
Edna
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Every so cute book about Little Oink who is a cleaning-nut and doesn't really care to live up to the typical messy pig image. Find out how he not only pleases his messy parents but himself!
May 16, 2009
Amy
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Little Oink doesn't want to make a mess like his parents want him to. He wants to clean up his room not make it a pigsty. What's a pig to do when you aren't like the other pigs?
Aug 11, 2009
Joella
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Not as good as Little Pea or Little Hoot. A bit sad really when thinking about how great those were. But a good book, just not as good as those that have come before.
Aug 18, 2010
Alana
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Little Oink wishes that his parents would let him clean his room but because he is a pig, his parents insist that he mess it up - everyday. My girls love it!
