Most of us have things or people whom we turn to when we are feeling glum.When I am down in the dumps I tend to seek hugs from my husband and daughter, snuggles from my pets, and I pull out my copies of Wind in the Willows, Pooh, or Pride and Prejudice. These three book titles are my comfort titles, my bookish equivalent of hot chocolate, mac and cheese, or toasted cheese sandwiches.
Today's picture book is a perfect title to read when you need a pick-me-up. The story is heartwarming, the characters are charming, and the art is softly gorgeous.
Inga Moore
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Candlewick Press, 2011, 978-0-7636-5277-7
Two pigs set up house in the woods, one living in a den,
and one living in a hut made out of sticks. The pigs go for a walk together one
day, and when they get home they find that Bear has moved into the den, and
Moose has moved into the hut. The pigs don’t mind this at all, as they are very
fond of Bear and Moose, but unfortunately the two large animals are so big that
it isn’t long before both the den and the hut are destroyed. Now the two pigs
and their large friends are homeless. They are, to be sure, in quite “a
pickle.”
Then Moose
suggests that they all work together to build a house that they can share, a
proper house with windows, doors, and all the other modern conveniences. There
is a problem though. Building such a house takes skill, and Moose and his
friends are going to need some help. There is only one thing to do in such a
situation: Moose calls the Beavers to help. After all, when it comes to
building things, the Beavers know a thing or two.
In this
wonderful picture book, Inga Moore pairs her truly gorgeous illustrations with
a story that is brimming with warmth and goodwill. The book is just the thing
to read on a not-so-good-day when one is feeling glum and out of sorts.
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