Little Oink

Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal · Illustrated by Jen Corace

Part of the Little Books series

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

6.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,406 ratings

24 pages· ~190L

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Bookroo's summary

Little Oink loves to clean, but his parents insist he must make a mess to be a proper pig. Torn between his neat nature and family expectations, Little Oink faces a hilarious dilemma. Will he embrace chaos or find a clever way to stay true to himself? Dive into this charming tale of a piglet's quest for balance, filled with humor and heart.

From the publisher

Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean, clean, clean, that’s all he wants to do. But Mama and Papa won’t have it! They say in order to be a proper pig he has to learn to make a proper mess. What’s a little pig to do? Now available as a board book, Little Oink shows Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace applying their traditionally wry humor to the issue of cleaning up, in a laugh-out-loud romp that is sure to make readers giggle with recognition.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 24
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~190L

Themes & topics

Books about being yourself Books about good behavior Books about word play Books about cleaning Books about pigs

What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.2

out of 7

6.0

“We love the story of Little Oink, which, like Amy Krouse Rosenthal's other "Little" titles, offers a clever take on common tendencies for most children: to want to eat candy, make messes, and not go to bed. The book is done well enough that even little readers pick up on the ironies, making for a fun read.”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“I absolutely love this book, as well as others from Amy Krouse Rosenthal. There are so many great details in this book, both in the text and the illustrations, and I can't help but laugh and appreciate how much thought and effort went into making this book so great. I love the simply story idea of a pig who hates to be messy, and the illustrations are simple, sweet, and colorful.”

B is for Bookworm

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