My Lucky Day (by Keiko Kasza)

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.