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Dream Big, Little Pig! by Kristi Yamaguchi



Now available is the picture book - for ages 4-8 - Dream Big, Little Pig! written by Kristi Yamaguchi (yes, the Olympic figure skater!) and illustrated by Tim Bowers (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2011). Dream Big, Little Pig! is the fun and inspiring story of Poppy, a pot-bellied, waddling, toddling little pig who wants to be a star. Poppy dreams of being a posh prima ballerina, a soulful singer, a big-time splashy supermodel, a spectacular ice-skating star, and the first sky-diving pig. With the support and encouragement of her mother, grandparents, and best friend, Poppy works hard and pursues all of her dreams. She doesn't achieve all of them, and several people tell her to just give up. But Poppy is a plucky little pig and she persists until she finds what is right for her. You'll be cheering for her all throughout the story! With its pink-purple-glittery book design, adorable illustrations, hopeful and positive tone, and story about patience and perseverance, Dream Big, Little Pig! will please and satisfy all little girls. :o)


[My copy of Dream Big, Little Pig! was provided by the publisher.]
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  1. dementedchrisMarch 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Sounds like such a lovely book! My three-year old niece loves to read and dance, so I think something like this would be perfect to share with her. :)

    Missing your posts! :)

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  2. Tarie SabidoMarch 29, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Hi, Chris! I read this to two of my younger cousins. They found it inspiring. Hehehe.

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