BED HOGS
Hyperion Books for Children 2004
Fiction for ages 2 to 5
(but I think 6-8 year-olds will find it funny too)
Themes: family, cause and effect, counting
Opening and brief synopsis:
In Sooey, South Dakota,
in a sloppy, stuffy sty,
there’s an itchy ol’ straw bed
where the Bed Hogs pile high.
Doesn’t the first stanza just beg to be read? The book features Little Runt who is squished and squashed and just wants the bed to himself. But as he kicks out his family members one by one, he realizes he needs them and sleeping all alone isn’t as fun as he thought.
Why I like this book:
Those who follow me know that Kelly is one of my favorite picture book authors. Here's a link to a post from when I met her. This is actually her first picture book that was published. The entire story is amazing rhyme also featuring repeating and varying refrains that are so fun to read. I check this book out of the library every once in a while, just for the fun of reading it out loud.
Resources:
A variety of pig coloring pages can be found here. Other pig activity pages can be found here.
Perfect Picture Book Friday is a wonderful idea started by Susanna Leonard Hill. For other “Just Right” books, visit her blog.
How cute Jennifer! This sound like a lot of fun to read. Thanks for sharing this one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet realization.
ReplyDeleteI won a picture book on a blog this week; when I get it, I might have to participate in Perfect Picture Book Friday.
Oh it does beg to be read. Great pick Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteSmush! Ow! Love the cover, and the book itself sounds like such fun. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really fun, Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this book, but I'm always looking for great rhyming authors to study. So add this one to the list! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know a bed hog. His name is Finley, and he sneaks into my bed to snuggle. I might have to get this book for him.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun! Kids will definitely like it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the rhyme, Jennifer! Thanks for picking it for PPBF...I will try to get a copy...I agree...kids will find it hilarious!
ReplyDeletePigs. South Dakota. Rhyme. I'm in. Thanks for pointing this out.
ReplyDeleteI think the idea reminds me of the story with "The Little One" saying "Roll over, roll over!". I love the cover art! The book looks really cute!
ReplyDeleteGot it on hold - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by! I know you will all love Bed Hogs!
ReplyDeleteOh...thanks for adding this to the list. What an appealing cover. I love rhyme, of course, so this goes to the top of my list.
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