PETER PIGCHILD
Peter Pigchild is a very small pig. He's short for his height, light for his weight and quite young for his age. But he has a big heart and a quick mind and the imagination of a pig ten times his size. When Peter decides to see what's on the other side of the Big River, he's told that he's far too small of a pig to do something so dangerous. But with courage and creativity, Peter learns that for a tremendous spirit, crossing a big river is as simple as stepping over a puddle.
Based on characters and songs created by the author's children, this playful story will leave young listeners cheering "O-ee-o!"
Written and read by Shan McFadden
Cover art by Niki McFadden
Music by of Audionautix.com
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For Parents and Teachers
To determine if Peter Pigchild is right for your child, consider the following content
(Caution: Spoiler Alert!)
- Peter falls in the river and is rescued by Mrs Fox, who scolds him loudly afterwards for being so careless.
- Peter sees mysterious glowing eyes peeking at him from within the long grass on the other side of the river.
- When he is first introduced, Peter's grandfather sings the song of the Pigchild tribe, which is inspired by Tibetan Buddhist chanting and indigenous North American throat singing. This might sound a bit eerie to younger listeners.
Topics to discuss with children:
- Have you ever been told that you were too little to do something? How did that make you feel?
- How else do you think that Peter could have crossed the Big River?