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Babe the Gallant Pig

(1985, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Dick King-Smith, Illustrated by Mary Rayner)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    A lively, universal story of unlikely friendships.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Some suspense; Babe escapes the slaughterhouse.

  • Sex :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Babe the Gallant Pig

Parents need to know that the highly appealing story line is engaging, emotionally provocative, and at times suspenseful. Illustrations are simple line sketches, but they supplement the story well.

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  • Families can talk about the qualities that make Babe so endearing. What traits help Babe win over the other animals and find success?
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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Great early chapter book

    You and your kids are likely to be familiar with the movie so read the book too. The movie is VERY faithful to the original so even young kids'll be able to follow along even tho the vocabulary may be over their heads. If you're good at voices and accents, you'll love this book - lots of opportunity to stretch your talent.

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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