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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9781595721259
ISBN number: 1595721258
Label: Star Bright Books
Manufacturer: Star Bright Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 32
Printing Date: February 01, 2008
Publishing house: Star Bright Books
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 787361
Studio: Star Bright Books
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When a pig nibbles on Miss Prudence's prized pansies, she threatens it with her parasol. The pig then runs onto the road and frightens a horse. In the resulting melee, Miss Prudence tumbles onto the pig's back and holds on for dear life as the spotted pig runs on. Confusion reigns when the speeding duo proceeds to wreak havoc in the busy city as they crash into flower carts, shipyard workers, little orphans, and cotton gin workers. Chased by a motley crowd, they tear through the streets. As they crash into unsuspecting bystanders, Miss Prudence accrues an amazing hodgepodge of buckets, silk drawers, a doll, some cotton, a priest's stole and even a dog on her lap. The unstoppable pig runs into the immigration office, the museum, the church and finally ends up in the Mayor's office. As the pig stands atop the Mayor's chair, Miss Prudence suggests that the pig runs the city but the spotted pig runs on.
Linda Stanek, who situates this story in the days of parasols and horse-drawn carriages, gives readers a rollicking romp through the streets of an industrial-age city. Lauren Castillo's retro illustrations are perfectly matched to the time period and add significantly to the humour in the story.
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This is a super fun story. Kids will love the crazy antics as Miss Prudence holds on and the pig runs through the streets of New York, leaving behind merry mayhem. And besides the fun, you get a taste of New York City at the turn-of-the-century. Lauren Castillo's illustrations are perfectly suited to author Linda Stanek's delightful story.
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Set at the turn of the nineteenth century into the twentieth century, The Pig and Miss Prudence is an enjoyable children's picturebook about a woman whose quarrel with a pig that nibbles on her flowers escalates into a grand escapade! Miss Prudence finds herself unexpectedly riding the pig through the busy city, crashing into flower carts and shipyard workers while chased by a rowdy crowd, through a hat shop, the museum, the church, and finally the mayor's office. The exuberant art style of Lauren Castillo adds high-energy to the hijinks, while the cheerful prose of author Linda Stanek immerses the reader in a world gone by. "Miss Prudence rose to her feet, adjusted the cameo at her throat, and placed her hands on her hips. 'I declare!' she said. 'If I didn't know better, I'd say that pigs run the city!'"
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This is such a cute story with a repeating line for your beginning reader. I love the historical setting and pig running all over New York City. The illustrations are beautiful!
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