Babe the Gallant Pig, by Dick King-Smith PLOT Won by Farmer Hoggett at a county fair, Babe the pig struggles to find his niche on the Hoggett farm. His kindly ways and inquisitive nature quickly endear him to almost every animal there, from the hyper duck Ferdinand to the wise sheep Maa. Determined not to be another pig destined for the dinner table, Babe decides to prove he s more useful alive than dead.
Fosters empathy by showing the animal characters emotions and reactions to various situations.
For example, Fly is heartbroken over the sale of her pups, Ferdinand is distraught over the possibility of being killed for dinner, and Babe becomes depressed when he learns of a pig s fate on a farm. Demonstrates responsible stewardship of animals at Farmer Hoggett s rural farmyard, where animals are allowed, for the most part, to roam freely over green hills and throughout the barnyard. Shows a pet owner handling an animal s behavior problem responsibly. When Rex suddenly attacks Fly, Hoggett realizes that something is seriously wrong and refuses to give up on the dog. He seeks veterinary help for the problem and is committed to doing whatever it takes to help Rex.