About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler or local 'grub' treats every bath invitation like a declaration of war. It is the perfect tool for diffusing the tension of the evening routine through shared laughter and hyperbole. This story follows the infamously stubborn pug, Pig, as he goes to extreme lengths to avoid getting clean, including some truly disgusting (and hilarious) hygiene habits. Beyond the slapstick humor, the book addresses the pride children take in their own 'messy' accomplishments and the frustration that arises when their autonomy is challenged. While the ending is more of a cautionary (and explosive) tale than a lesson in hygiene, it creates a lighthearted opening for parents to talk about why staying clean is a necessary part of being a 'big kid.' It is an ideal choice for preschoolers who enjoy expressive, rhyming text and vibrant, silly illustrations.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and uses hyperbole for humor. There is a moment of 'peril' when Pig causes an explosion, but it is purely cartoonish and metaphorical for his extreme stubbornness. The resolution is humorous rather than instructional.
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