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Shh! (Don't Tell Mr. Wolf!) A Preston Pig Lift-the-Flap Book
- By Colin McNaughton
- Genre: Picture Book
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Irreverent illustrations spice up simply written story.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that irreverent illustrations and interactivity spice up this simply written story.
What's the story?
Mr. Wolf has a yen for a tasty treat--Preston Pig! But the clever little porker has other plans. Readers can join in on the fun--lifting the flaps to discover the whereabouts of the shrewd pig as he outwits the conniving wolf.
Is it any good?
Preston again matches wits with the persistent but woefully inept Mr. Wolf in this sixth installment in an ongoing series. The always silly (and never sinister) Mr. Wolf is a buffoon who elicits giggles, not shrieks, from readers. This lift-the-flap tale, with its basic format, opens up the wacky world of Preston for younger audiences, while older preschoolers savor the deliciously witty illustrations. Opportunities abound for reader participation, from lifting the flaps to providing piggy noises.
In particular, the illustrations of Mr. Wolf as he endeavors to be oh-so-subtle in his approach are wonderfully absurd. Some parents may take issue with the ever-increasing injuries Mr. Wolf sustains, but it is all part and parcel of the tale's outrageous, over-the-top tone. Readers will be rooting for chipper Preston as he once again eludes the dastardly Mr. Wolf.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about where Preston might be hiding. Kids: Where are your favorite places to hide?
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Mr. Wolf vs Preston Pig
Mr. Wolf is planning to eat Preston Pig but gets injured! Some people injure him!
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| Author: | Colin McNaughton |
| Illustrator: | Colin McNaughton |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Harcourt Brace |
| Publication date: | January 1, 1999 |
| Number of pages: | 16 |
| Hardcover price: | $9.95 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 2 - 4 |
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