her what was wrong, she
replied,
WHY CAN'T YOU MAKE
ME A NORMAL LUNCH?!
On Saturday, Pip's mother
had an idea. "Why don't we
take a trip to the city as a
family?" Pip had never been
there before."
Pip is happily getting by being her normal self. She has many interests, including art, her family and plans for the future. When a new pig arrives at school, with a particularly ornery attitude toward Pip, Pip begins to question who she is and how to deal with the negative attention. The comments are persistent, resulting in Pip's anger and resentment affecting her family life.
Mama isn't sure what to do, but suggests a trip to the city. That trip is a real eye-opener for Pip. She hears many languages spoken, sees pigs who do not resemble the pig she is, and is astounded by the wide selection of different foods which might, or might not, appeal to her taste buds. A conversation with an unknown pig at the picnic table gives Pip 'food' for thought.
She returns to school with self-confidence, and a suitable response to the hurtful comments made by the new pig on campus. It is all that is needed to make Pip feel quite 'normal' once more.
The illustrations are telling, and add depth to the story while also entertaining the young reader. Often subtle and certainly praiseworthy, I know you will find much to like this fine debut as both author and illustrator.
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