It's a Big World, Little Pig!

Kristi Yamaguchi's "It's a Big World, Little Pig!" takes young readers on an inspiring journey with Poppy, a determined pig who travels to Paris for a major ice skating competition. As Poppy navigates this new, exciting, and sometimes intimidating environment, she encounters a variety of animal competitors from different sports and backgrounds. The story beautifully highlights themes of courage, sportsmanship, and the universal power of kindness and connection, showing that even without words, a smile can bridge cultural gaps. It's a gentle introduction to the idea of global community and embracing new experiences.

When Poppy the pig's dream of being an ice skating star takes her to a big competition in Paris, she meets all sorts of interesting animal competitors from different sports and learns that a smile is the same in any language.