Synopsis
The heartwarming story of a brave little pig who becomes a hero.
Little Flower is a very smart pig. She has learned lots of tricks, but one of them is really special: she can play dead! Miss Pearl is proud of her pet's talents. The neighbors like the trick too, so Little Flower gets lots of practice.
Then one day Miss Pearl falls and hurts herself. Nobody hears her calls for help, and Little Flower is worried. What can one small pig do? Suddenly she has an idea. Little Flower uses her trick to get help for Miss Pearl and becomes a hero.
This heartwarming story is based on a true tale of a brave little pig.
Publishers Weekly
A porcine pet named Little Flower becomes a big hero in this upbeat and poignant tale inspired by a real-life incident. Miss Pearl adores her talented and amiable potbellied pig, Little Flower. Even most of the neighbors are impressed when the pig masters the old trick "play dead." But Little Flower's penchant for keeling over saves the day when Miss Pearl falls inside her home and can't get up. The pig plays dead in the middle of the road until a driver stops and follows her up to Miss Pearl's house. Rand's (A Home for Spooky) straightforward text contains flashes of both humor and drama. As the action unfolds, young readers will instantly root for the determined and devoted Little Flower (and probably be amazed by her efforts). Alley's kicky ink-and-watercolor artwork captures the warmth of the bond between a proud pet owner and her beloved porcine companion. Lots of homey details kitschy soap dispensers, reading glasses, tea cups, a white picket fence and closely cropped lawns give Miss Pearl's place a cozy, lived-in look and make the neighborhood seem like a genuinely friendly place. Ages 4-7. (Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.