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My Lucky Day
- By Keiko Kasza
- Genre: Picture Book
Common Sense Media says
Smart pig lives it up at a hungry fox's house.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is nothing offensive about this book. Sensitive children may find the fox's hungry intentions a little unnerving, but it quickly becomes apparent that the pig has the upper hand.
What's the story?
A smart little pig bests a fox in this humorous trickster tale. After the pig is bathed and massaged and fattened up, the fox is too tired to cook him!
Is it any good?
Animals that use their brains to find their way out of danger have a long and entertaining history. From Br'er Rabbit to Anansi to Bugs Bunny, the trickster is celebrated across cultures. In this amusing picture book the trickster is an adorable, innocent-looking little pig who knocks on the door of a very hungry, mean fox.
Written in a fast-moving, conversational voice, this book easily lends itself to spirited read-alouds -- especially for parents who like to use character voices. The detailed pictures make it easy for emerging readers to follow the story on their own even if they can't quite sound out all of the vocabulary. Kids who are familiar with the big bad wolf and his colleague, the sly wicked fox, will find this an especially fun read. They are sure to get a kick out of learning that the fox isn't the first predator the pig has bested.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about other stories -- in books or other media -- where wily animals get the best of predators. Does the pig remind them of anyone? What about the Three Little Pigs? Does this pig seem to have anything in common with any of those pigs? Families can visit the library to find more trickster tales.
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Used to love it! Still have it here somewhere...
Loved this book when I was little. My mother and I read it over and over together. If you're looking for something fun and entertaining this is good for toddlers. Educational, not so much.
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| Author: | Keiko Kasza |
| Illustrator: | Keiko Kasza |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Grosset & Dunlap |
| Publication date: | September 27, 2003 |
| Number of pages: | 32 |
| Hardcover price: | $15.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 4 - 7 |
| Read aloud: | 4 |
| Read alone: | 8 |
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