Tales of Oliver Pig

Beginning readers will happily welcome Oliver and the other appealing members of the Pig family. Oliver is the older brother. Little sister Amanda is just learning to talk. And then of course there are Father and Mother Pig – sometimes laughing, sometimes strict, but always very loving.

Here are five tales about Oliver's life at home. Jean Van Leeuwen's easy-to-read text and Arnold Lobel's pictures show with warmth and gentle humor why everyday events like baking cookies on a cold, wet day or comforting Mother when she's sad are always special occasions for Oliver Pig.