Review: PUDGY SHOWS THE WAY
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2013
Pudgy the pig enjoys his life on the farm. Like most pigs, he enjoys eating! The other animals on the farm, however, make disparaging remarks about his weight. At first these bother Pudgy, but he learns to see the pluses and minuses in all the creatures on the farm. He does not criticize them. Pudgy comes to realize he is happy with who he is even if others are not. The illustrations take the form of beautiful photographs that portray the emotions of the barnyard characters.The author is successful in conveying her message of self-acceptance and self-worth as well as showing children how to deal with bullying. Younger children will be able to understand the story through its pictures, while the older reader will find the well written verse a delight to read.