The Sam Pig Story Book

Sam Pig #12

by Alison Uttley

Sam Pig lives in a thatched cottage with Tom, Bill and Ann Pig - and also Brock the Badger. Here are 20 of the best Sam Pig stories.

Genres: Classics, Childrens, Short Stories, Fantasy, Animals

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Alison Uttley (17 December 1884 – 7 May 1976), née Alice Jane Taylor, was a prolific British writer of over 100 books. She is now best known for her children's series about Little Grey Rabbit, and Sam Pig.

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Reviews

[Jennifer Uhlich · Rating 4 out of 5]

the mister and i have been swapping children's books since we met. being on two sides of the atlantic pond, it's surprising that for all the mutual knowledge of, say, narnia and the cat in the hat, there are many "classics" that i've just never heard of and vice versa. thus: sam pig. as a kid i would have enjoyed the adventures more, but as an adult married to a manchester native it was the descriptions of derbyshire life that were far more resonant and illuminating. ultimately, though, what transcends all are the utterly giggly-lovely sketches and descriptions of a little pig dressed up nattily in check trousers, jacket, and little hat with feather (cocked to one side of course). i'm getting giggly just thinking about it. especially when he crosses his legs, or describes polishing his little trotters or hiding things in his little pockets. or when he goes to school and gets mistaken for a little boy, or when he's riding on sally the mare off to find his fortune . . . ahh, the cuteness! when his sister curls his tail for formal outings i get a little squealy-weird. i do love little pigs, and this book hits the little pig spot.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alison Uttley combines country lore and legend with imaginings of her own in these stories of Sam Pig and his family: brothers Tom and Bill, sister Ann and Brock the Badger, their guardian. Badger comes and goes, leaving them alone when he retires to his burrow in winter, or when he wants to go hunting. He's the keeper of times and seasons as well as country magic. Ann sews and knits and keeps the house, Tom does the cooking and Bill looks after the garden that feeds them all. And Sam? Well, Sam has adventures! From a day in school to a trip to the circus, by way of foiling two robbers and constantly keeping the Fox at bay. My favourite story is Magic Water, in which the Pigs are visited by the Rain himself.

A lovely, gentle, evening-time read that calls back a time and way of life gone by.

[Pollymoore3 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whimsical, but rooted in the everyday country life of the author's late-Victorian childhood. Unfortunately the illustrations don't match this, depicting modern children in an attempt to update the stories. The illustrations in the older editions by A E Kennedy matched the stories much better.

[LudmilaM · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. One of the old school classics full of charm that should not be forgotten. One of those books that give a mental hug and become a happy place to be. Loved every page.

[Aya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this story is a good for both kids and adults. For me, it was fun to compare this England style's pig story with Japanese one. The same thing is that book is about the pigs. Also, each of them had a role in their lives. the different thing is that there are four pigs in this but Japanese one has three pigs. Another thing, I thought it is fun that a bear is being with pigs and they're frieds!

[Mrs Mallott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these stories. They are down to earth and comforting.