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The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

by R. A. Spratt

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ISBN13: 9780316068192
ISBN10: 0316068195
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Synopsis:

The woman was not a woman. She was a pig. A common, pink farm pig. The type bacon came from.

Good evening, I am Nanny Piggins, said Nanny Piggins the pig. When stingy Mr. Green planted a Nanny Wanted sign on his front lawn for his three children, he had no idea his ad would be answered by a pig. Yes, a pig. A fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig as a matter of fact With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. Paired with Dan Santat's charming illustrations, comedian and children's TV writer R.A. Spratt's wildly funny debut novel will have adults and kids alike laughing and rooting for the feisty porcine nanny and her three lovable human charges.

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Paired with Santat's charming illustrations, comedian and children's TV writer Spratt's wildly funny debut novel will have adults and kids alike laughing and rooting for the feisty porcine nanny and her three lovable human charges.
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gaby317, September 7, 2010 (view all comments by gaby317)
The book is eye-catching and with the endorsement from Madeleine Albright, I couldn't wait to start reading.

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins reminded me of P.L. Travers's Mary Poppins with the nanny suddenly showing up to respond to a wanted ad that is practically invisible. And just as Mary Poppins brought all sorts of treats and magic to the Banks children, Nanny Piggins vastly improves the lives of the three Green children.

But the Banks had two loving parents, even if Mr. Banks was a little distracted by his work at the bank. Mr. Green is much less sympathetic with his "job at a law firm helping rich people avoid paying their taxes" and his belief that "he could not be expected to look after his children as well."

The book also reminds me of Betty Macdonald's Mrs. Piggy-Wiggle because of the animals and adventures that seem to follow in Nanny Piggins. Perhaps also because of the names of the characters are a bit similar? Although Nanny Piggins doesn't teach the children life lessons or use all sorts of magic to curb bad behavior the way that Mrs. Piggy Wiggle does, Nanny Piggins brings a sense of adventure to the kids' lives.

A playful and updated version of a nanny story, The Adventures of Nanny Piggins is a delightful, beautifully illustrated book that is sure to appeal to child everywhere.

ISBN-10: 0316068195 - Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (August 16, 2010), 256 pages.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316068192
Author:
Spratt, R. A.
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Illustrator:
Santat, Dan
Subject:
Brothers and sisters
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Animals - Pigs
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Children s Animals-Animal Stories-Pigs
Publication Date:
20100831
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
239
Dimensions:
7.80x5.50x.80 in. .70 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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Product details 239 pages Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - English 9780316068192 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , The woman was not a woman. She was a pig. A common, pink farm pig. The type bacon came from.

Good evening, I am Nanny Piggins, said Nanny Piggins the pig. When stingy Mr. Green planted a Nanny Wanted sign on his front lawn for his three children, he had no idea his ad would be answered by a pig. Yes, a pig. A fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig as a matter of fact With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. Paired with Dan Santat's charming illustrations, comedian and children's TV writer R.A. Spratt's wildly funny debut novel will have adults and kids alike laughing and rooting for the feisty porcine nanny and her three lovable human charges.
"Synopsis" by , Paired with Santat's charming illustrations, comedian and children's TV writer Spratt's wildly funny debut novel will have adults and kids alike laughing and rooting for the feisty porcine nanny and her three lovable human charges.
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