(Mar.) Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission. Who hasn't seen-or been-that kid? Ages 3-5. And, as always in a Pizzoli book, there are wonderful details: readers will note that the markings on spines of the books go from fuzzy lines to actual titles when the Book Hog learns to read, and that in one spread, he raptly stands right by the librarian's chair, clutching its arm as she reads aloud to the group. Pizzoli once again employs a candy-colored palette and an ebullient cast-the pink-and-green look, and even some of the characters, are reminiscent of his The Watermelon Seed. He had never learned." Then Book Hog discovers the library ("he smelled some books inside") and a whole community of book lovers, including a kind librarian whose attentiveness and story times inspire him-"over time, and with practice"-to become a reader. Book Hog has a big secret: "He didn't know how to read. But reading procrastination is not his problem. He especially liked the ones with pictures"). Pizzoli's porcine protagonist certainly accumulates books-he's a relentless buyer and forager-and he adores each volume ("He loved the way they smelled, and the way the pages felt in his hooves. The Japanese word tsundoku describes books that have piled up in a home without being read. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th The Book Hog Greg Pizzoli 17.99 16.73 add to cart The Watermelon Seed Greg Pizzoli 17.99 16.73 add to cart Good Night Owl Greg Pizzoli 16.99 15.80 add to cart Number One Sam Greg Pizzoli 16.99 15.80 Backorder Templeton Gets His Wish Greg Pizzoli 16.99 Backorder The 12 Days of Christmas Greg Pizzoli 16.
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