First it was the chickens, now it is the pigs' chance to save the day. However, in their frenzied rush, the pigs give help whether it was wanted or not. Really, they are causing some trouble for the beleaguered family, as they sweep from page to page creating mayhem. These hectic actions are portrayed with silly poses, made by pigs in comic costumes. The piglet in particular is one to watch for. By the end all may seem well, but just as the family breathes a sigh of relief, the author hints at more in store for them. This book was sheer funny and delight. Whenever the Greenstalk family farm experiences some minor mishaps (the hose leaks and can't water the flowers, the tractor breaks and can't plow the fields, the rooster becomes sick and can't wake everyone) the Pigs all rush in to the rescue. There is so much to be found in the pig illustrations--from their costumes, to the implements they bring to help remedy each problem. Unfortunately,for the Greenstalks the pigs do much more harm than good in their efforts to help.This book reminds me of my children. The ages when my children are most eager to help are the ages when they really aren't the most helpful. My two year olds were always eager to play with water or knives.When the cat spills her milk at the end, the Greenstalk family all holds their breath, hoping that the pigs won't hear. The last page shows the cows all running to the rescue gripping buckets, pans, and baby bottles of milk.There is a minimum of text, but so much story in the pictures.
What do You think about Pigs To The Rescue (2010)?
Not as good as "Chickens to the Rescue"--and the kids I read it to yesterday agree.
—keri1718
