Little Pig Joins the Band

Author(s): David Hyde Costello

Picture Books

Little Pig has trouble keeping up with his older--and bigger--brothers and sisters. When they get out Grandpa's old marching-band instruments, Little Pig is too little to play any of them. But when the disorganized band has a pig-pile mishap, Little Pig has a BIG idea: They could use a leader.


Product Information

"Costello's winsome tale explores the travails of being the youngest and the littlest."--Kirkus Reviews "Costello isn't pioneering new ground with this story of how a family's littlest member asserts his competence, but the combination of lovely and understated text, sly watercolors, and a protagonist who knows in his heart that he's right make the premise feel fresh and funny."--Publishers Weekly "An uplifting tale with a gentle lesson about how even the smallest member of the band has something to contribute."--Shelf Awareness "Young readers will likely recognize Little Pig's predicament and give his take-charge solution a big hand."--The Horn Book Magazine

David Hyde Costello has worked as a scenic artist for motion pictures and the stage. David has also painted and created puppets for theatrical productions. He is the author of Here They Come! and I Can Help. David lives in Amherst, Massachusetts. Visit him online at www.davidhydecostello.com.

General Fields

  • : 9781580892650
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
  • : 0.159
  • : 01 September 2014
  • : 241mm X 216mm X 5mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : David Hyde Costello
  • : David Hyde Costello
  • : Full colour throughout
  • : Full colour throughout
  • : 32
  • : 32
  • : 813.6
  • : 813.6
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback