A Present for Big Pig

Name: A Present for Big Pig
ISBN: 9781564024602

For any little one who’s tried their best to make a special gift, this story celebrates the joyful, messy attempts at thoughtful gestures and the fun of getting tangled up with friends.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child's well-meaning efforts have ended in a chaotic mess, to celebrate their loving intentions over a perfect outcome. It tells the silly story of Little Pig, who wants to wrap a gift for Big Pig but ends up tangled in paper and tape. When his friends try to help, they all get stuck too! This book beautifully models that the best gifts are often not things, but the love and presence of those we care about. With its gentle humor and charming illustrations, it’s perfect for preschoolers aged 3 to 6. It normalizes the frustration of projects gone wrong and reframes a messy outcome as a joyful expression of love.

Animals Humor Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Empathy & Kindness Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Characters get comically tangled in paper and tape, but are never in real danger or distress.

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no sensitive topics. The approach is entirely secular and lighthearted.

Ideal Reader

A 3 to 5-year-old who delights in physical comedy, animal stories, and relatable frustrations. It's perfect for a child who sometimes gets upset when their creative projects or attempts to 'help' don't go as planned. It offers a gentle lesson in perseverance and the value of intention.