With just a few strokes Mick Inkpen manages to create a delightful character in lots of familiar situations. Little ones will easily relate to the fun, antics and adventures of this lovable little pig. The simple text is a perfect match for the clean crisp artwork that is set off so well on shiny white, but very sturdy board book pages. Each book asks an age appropriate question to stimulate conversation with toddlers. The central figure is surrounded by a border depicting typical prey, identified in a glossary at the back.
Text is minimal, presenting one statement about each animal.
In order to save endangered and potentially endangered birds, the two women urged other concerned women and men to educate the public and pass protective legislation by forming the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Hemenway and Hall also visited schools, encouraging children to join. Although the text is rather technical for a picture book, the style is lively and the colorful, humorous illustrations should help hold the interest of younger readers, while the information should appeal more to older readers. An author's note gives more interesting background information and touches on the link between bird protection and women's suffrage. This exquisite photo-essay tells about the Space Shuttle Endeavour's mission to repair the orbiting Hubble Telescope.