Garth Pig Steals the Show
Garth Pig fans are in for a bonanza. Mary Rayner has always had a winning formula with the wonderful Pig family, endless piglets (who thankfully wear the same clothes or half the fun of identification would be lost), satisfying parent figures and the indomitable and indefatigable Mrs Wolf.
This book makes a superb basis for an exploration of musical instruments - Music Co-ordinators take heart. As the family plan a show in the town hall, Mr Pig feels that Mrs Pig's voice can only be served by a cello, double bass or tuba player. The arrival, in the nick of time, of a sousaphonist, whose ears look vaguely familiar, the disappearance of Garth right in the middle of the show and William's spectacular rescue all make this another sought-after scalp for the belts of those children who strive to read everything about this particular Pig family. They'll have a feast with One By One and Ten Pink Piglets which are books based on the well-known songs. These two go down a treat in book corners or music corners and also double as superb support for fledgling readers.