Oomph!: A Preston Pig Story
PreSchool-Grade 1-Preston Pig is spending a week at the beach, where he  runs into Maxine ("Oomph!"). After she kisses his bumped nose to  make it better, he develops a crush on her. The two dig a hole,  explore the pools, and go sailing together. A wily wolf  constantly lurks in the background, getting into scrapes of his  own ("Oomph!"). After several offers by Maxine to "kiss it  better," the line wears thin on Mr. Wolf ("Gag!" he thinks,  observing them). The pastel hues of the illustrations will make  readers feel as if they are on the beach with the love-struck  piglets. However, the earlier "Preston Pig" books are stronger  in plot and child appeal, making this an additional  purchase.DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CACopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.