Piggies in Pajamas: with audio recording

by Michelle Meadows, Ard Hoyt (Illustrations)

The spirited oinkers from Piggies in the Kitchen are back—and they won’t go to sleep!After Mama has put her kids to bed, she settles in to make some phone calls. But she keeps hearing things from upstairs. Could her little piggies be jumping on the bed or playing dress-up instead of sleeping? But every time Mama goes up to check on them, they are all tucked in…until the noises begin again!Kids and parents alike will relate to the eternal bedtime struggle so playfully depicted in this delightful eBook with audio.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Storytime, Childrens, Family, Fiction, Adventure

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 5, 2013

About the author

Michelle Meadows is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR: One Girl Can Make a Difference, MAXIE WIZ AND HER DRAGON, HOW TO LOVE A PONY, FLYING HIGH: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles and BRAVE BALLERINA: The Story of Janet Collins. Michelle also contributed research and writing to BLACK BALLERINAS: My Journey to Our Legacy by Misty Copeland. Michelle graduated from Syracuse University with a dual degree in journalism and literature. She is represented by literary agent Rosemary Stimola of the Stimola Literary Studio. Michelle grew up in Washington D.C. and now lives near the beach in Delaware with her husband.

Website: www.michellemeadows.com

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute rhyming piece about a group of young piggies who are trying to play, rather than go to sleep. They slink down the hallway and peer over the bannister, all to check if their mom can hear them. Thankfully, she is usually on the phone or fixing a snack. There is much fun to be had and no time for sleeping. By the end, with mom preparing for bed, all the piggies slide under the covers, ready for nighttime snuggles before drifting off to sleep. Neo liked this piece and told me that he loves to act like those piggies, jumping and playing at bedtime. I reminded him that he was usually asleep soon after going into his room, though he could not think of a retort for this. Lol, kids!

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're okay with the five little monkeys jumping on the bed, then you’ll be fine with these little piggies that keep getting out of bed to play.

Ages: 3 - 7

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[Emily Heid · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this a great bedtime book. It is about the piggies not wanting to go to bed, they play around with each other before their mama can catch them. I think it would be a fun story to read to kids, but maybe not in the classroom. Maybe a fun choice on pajama day or something similar, but not much else to relate it to. The illustrations are cute and very creative!

[Mh Weyler]

anyone who has little kids will probably rather wryly read this story about little piggies who are running around upstairs after being put to bed. They jump back under the covers every time they think mom is coming upstairs...

[Daniel Barrows · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is catchy and fun for little ones, but I'm reluctant to model sneaking around when you're supposed to be asleep. That's hard enough without bad examples making it seem like the most fun thing you could do.

The ending of a family sleeping snuggled up together is cute and sweet.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story book for pajama storytimes. Nice rhythm, fun pictures, and just enough repetition to hold interests of young ones.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm kind of in love with the piggies' bunk bed/tunnel set up. It doesn't look super safe but it does look super fun.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute and funny. Nice bouncing rhyme; clever word usage and illustrations. Read aloud to preschool students and they loved the rhyme but the story was kind of lost on them. I loved it though.

[Alexis Fillmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story, cute illustrations.

[Melanie H. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children will definitely identify with the chaos that reigns in this story of piglets ignoring their bedtime!

Recommended for bedtime storytime.

[Lynne Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great children's book.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids loved this one - silly, rhyming and mischievous pigs for the win.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute bedtime read.

[Emily Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute for a bedtime-themed storytime.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids and I love this book
. I'm surprised by the low ratings.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Child loves this book.

[Kari Schooley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read aloud. Great book for a slumber party.

[Cade Bethea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary:
After Mama has put her kids to bed, she settles in to make some phone calls. But she keeps hearing things from upstairs. Could her little piggies be jumping on the bed or playing dress-up instead of sleeping? But every time Mama goes up to check on them, they are all tucked in, until the noises begin again! This is an ongoing cycle and is in many ways relatable to the bedtime routine. Finally, they settle into Mama’s bed showing the love and warmth many families struggle with on a daily basis.

Theme: Childhood Innocence

Personal Response: I can so remember nights when my Mom and Dad wanted me to go to sleep, but I did not really like that idea. It is hard I am sure to be on the parent end of this situation, but I can really relate to not wanting to go to sleep. My parents were still up so why couldn’t I be? This story really showcases that innocence that a child has at such young age. I would defiantly recommend this for parents to read as a bedtime story because it is humorous and fun, but at the same time it is does show the importance of going to bed at night!

Recommendation: K-2nd

[Chandler Hefter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a playful bedtime story great for all ages, but especially ages 4-7. Every parent and child can relate to the constant bed time struggle, just like the Piggies in the book. While Mama is occupied on the phone or in the kitchen the Piggies are busy creating havoc upstairs. The Piggies let their imaginations run wild. They have pillow fights, climb mountains made of sheets, go on a train ride and more! The story becomes suspenseful every time when the Piggies continue to get too noisy. When Mama comes upstairs to check on them, the Piggies scramble to get in their beds. The Piggies last adventure into Mama's bed is the most heart warming of all. As she tucks her Piggies into bed, parents will tuck their own kids into bed. Meadows uses a classic animal, like a pig, to demonstrate to children the importance of childhood innocence and imagination. I would most definitely recommend reading this heartwarming story to kids because it demonstrates the great love and care a mother has for her children.

[Leigh Collazo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute for bedtime! I read this to my own little piggies (boys, ages 6 and 8), and they LOVED it! We compared it to what they do at bedtime (wild rumpus) and how the little piggies found a soft spot at the very end. Love the rhythm and rhyme as well. My 6-year old is still learning to read, and he loved reading the stomps and thumps. It would be fun for children to stomp their feet or use simple musical instruments/household items to make the BOOMs and CREAKs and THUMPs.

This one is a new favorite, one that I know will be requested again and again. Perfect for ages 2+.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pigs in Pajamas...should be a ton of fun...and it is...the things the kids do when mom is on the phone....and mom is on the phone A LOT in the book...so I will say it "PEOPLE GET OFF YOUR PHONES AND PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR KIDS!!!" And when mom comes to check on them because of all the ruckus ..they are quietly tucked in bed...now who hasn't played that trick on their parents? It IS a sweet bedtime story !!

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age: 2 years-Kindergarten
Animals: Pigs

A fun bedtime story with suspense that follows a pattern. The little piggies should be in bed but playtime is much more enjoyable. As they play, they keep hearing mom climb the stairs to make sure they are asleep--which they are, of course. Until she goes back downstairs.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

While they wait for mamma pig to come up and tuck them in, pigs in pajamas find all sorts of mischief to get into - until they hear a wolf or a fox or a bear and climb into mamma's bed for the night. Written in rhyme - so a great read-aloud. Fun sounds, anticipation, and details in the illustrations for further discussion.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The little piggies don't want to go to bed, they'd rather play! Rhyming text and adorable illustrations show the piggies sneaking back to bed every time they think they hear Mama, then getting back up to play, play, play. Eventually they all fall asleep in Mama's bed. It's a fun book if you're okay with there being no consequences for them constantly disobeying Mama. I think kids will be amused!

[Elaine Pelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has the same catchy rhyme-scheme as Bee Bim Bop by Linda Sue Park. Excited to try this one out in toddler story time. However, I'm concerned that it might be a little long for the 0-2 crowd, and the illustrations a little too busy and abstract.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is adorable for 5-7 year olds. I love how the little piglets pretend to be asleep when they think their mother is coming and the illustrations are displayed wonderfully! The onomatopoeias in the picture storybook really give it character.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and playful with good pattern repetition.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Playful bedtime story.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

rhymes. cute pictures. I'd love their bunk bed set up with the sweet tunnel. also enjoyed seeing a cutaway of the floor.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be fun to do in storytime.