Synopsis
In the tradition of the children's classic Are You My Mother? , a heart warming story by a breakout team
Speaking to every child who has ever been lost, this warmly illustrated book is perfect for bedtime and story hour. Poor Piglet has lost her mama! All the other mother animals offer help-the duck with a cuddle, the sheep with a daisy chain, the dog with a roll in the mud-but nothing will do for Piglet but to find her mama. "OIIIIIINK!" she cries finally in despair, and "OIIIIIINK! There you are!" cries her mama. Reunited, they cuddle, make a daisy chain, roll in the mud-all the things the other mothers offered, but now, with her mama, Piglet laughs and joins in.
Author Bio: Margaret Wild's books have received many awards in Australia over the years. She has been shortlisted and commended by the Children's Book Council of Australia many times for such well-loved picture books as
Beverley Fahey - Children's Literature
Sometimes you just need your mother as little Piglet so aptly demonstrates in this gentle and reassuring tale. Piglet has lost her mother and is inconsolable. Other animal mothers in succession offer to cuddle her, roll in the mud, make a daisy chain, and dance in the meadow. To these and all other maternal offers of solace, Piglet politely and sadly declines for only her mother will do. Suddenly a loud "Oiiiiiink" answers her tears and sobs—Piglet and her Mama are reunited. Mama warmly cuddles her little one and together they make a daisy chain, wallow in the mud and do all the things so kindly presented by the other mothers. The expressive watercolors convey Piglet's sadness and the soft palette evokes the sweet and tender message of the importance of a mother's love. A great choice from a winning Australian team. 2004, Harry N. Abrams, Ages 3 to 6.