Old Pig

Kids, Teen, General Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - YA
Cover of the book Old Pig by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks, Allen & Unwin
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks ISBN: 9781952534874
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication: June 1, 2009
Imprint: Allen & Unwin Language: English
Author: Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
ISBN: 9781952534874
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication: June 1, 2009
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Language: English

Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk - looking and listening, smelling and tasting.

Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know.

'One of the truly great picture books.' Margaret Dunkle, Australian Bookseller and Publisher

'This heartbreaking, gentle, perfectly indirect story about the last days on earth of an elderly pig offers a better introduction to the fact and poetry of mortality than many a more studied attempt.' Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker

'Wild's poignant story about the death of Old Pig is full of warmth and, yes, joy.' Publishers Weekly

'Beautiful in its simplicity, this captures the essence of a life; and children, even little ones, cannot help but feel the love that infuses it.' Ilene Cooper, Booklist

'A poignant but sidelong look at death - about as far from the didactic tomes as one can get.' Kirkus Reviews

'A tender meditation on the death and the appreciation of love and life that deserves to become recognised as a modern classic.' Kevin Mark, Kairos

'This book is about living, not dying.' Linnet Hunter, The Age

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk - looking and listening, smelling and tasting.

Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know.

'One of the truly great picture books.' Margaret Dunkle, Australian Bookseller and Publisher

'This heartbreaking, gentle, perfectly indirect story about the last days on earth of an elderly pig offers a better introduction to the fact and poetry of mortality than many a more studied attempt.' Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker

'Wild's poignant story about the death of Old Pig is full of warmth and, yes, joy.' Publishers Weekly

'Beautiful in its simplicity, this captures the essence of a life; and children, even little ones, cannot help but feel the love that infuses it.' Ilene Cooper, Booklist

'A poignant but sidelong look at death - about as far from the didactic tomes as one can get.' Kirkus Reviews

'A tender meditation on the death and the appreciation of love and life that deserves to become recognised as a modern classic.' Kevin Mark, Kairos

'This book is about living, not dying.' Linnet Hunter, The Age

More books from Allen & Unwin

Cover of the book Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Easy Weekends: Quick Dinners by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Handmade Style: Stitch by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Great Battles in Australian History by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book After Eleanor by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Bravest by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Buddhism For Busy People by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Wisdom For Your Life by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Peeling the Onion by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book The Devil in Tim by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Eat Up, New Zealand by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Who Killed Scott Guy? by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book A History of the Australian Churches by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book Food I Love by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
Cover of the book One Minute Mandarin by Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy