Percy is a pig who really hates being dirty. He likes to keep as clean as possible.But his brothers and sisters think he should love getting filthy as much as they do. So they try anything they can to make him more like them. Keeping himself out of their way, and out of the mud, leads Percy into all kinds of exciting adventures.
More than a story:
Being different is something a lot of children experience. At school for instance, where standing out from the rest can often result in ridicule and abuse. This very funny, and wonderfully illustrated story of an unusually clean pig helps provide a clear understanding of such a situation. Helping both bullied and bully come together with mutual understanding and respect.
Excerpt
Percy grabs the garden hose, and heads back to the pigsty. He’s not standing for their nonsense anymore. He’s their worst nightmare. A clean pig with a hose, he’s going to wash them all spotless.
Pengey Penguin takes us on a memorable journey where an unlikely character, twists of fate, and minor miracles help him and his rag-tag Army of little fury animals save Christmas.325 page read to me 4-8 - 9 up reads very quickly.
