Preston's Goal!: A Preston Pig Story [Hardcover]

Grade 1-3-Heads up, readers! Preston's got the ball and his aim is right on target. While en route to the grocery to get bread for his mother, the young pig plays out a glorious soccer game with himself as star. Oblivious to the world around him, he is completely involved in his play. However, when his skillful maneuvers and accurate hits find unsuspected targets, the blame is put on a hungry wolf who has been following the pig with an eye on dinner. Even in the store, which Preston nearly demolishes with his "GOAL" antics, Mr. Wolf is once more the loser. McNaughton uses a light palette and easy lines that work well in a story remindful of the shenanigans and fast pace of Saturday morning cartoons. This chuckle-filled comedy with a twist at the end is sure to score points with young sports fans.
Barbara Elleman, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ages 3^-8. In the fourth adventure of bold and brash Preston, the intrepid pig takes his soccer ball when he's sent to get a loaf of bread. A most brilliant player, Preston scores one goal after another, totally oblivious of anyone or anything, including his nemesis, the wolf. As Preston dribbles along his merry way, destroying a flower garden here, knocking a bully down there, and sending the supermarket displays flying, the wolf takes the heat. Steamed at being a furry fall guy, the wolf pounces on the pig and the loaf, and in a double-page spread, he's seen smacking his lupine lips. Could this be the end of Preston Pig? Get this winning book, with enough slapstick fun for every young soccer fan, and find out. Shelley Townsend-Hudson

An ideal picture book for soccer enthusiasts. (Kirkus Reviews ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Preston, the world's most brilliant soccer player, is on his way to the store. He takes his ball and dribbles (right through a flower garden), shoots (hitting Billy the Bully), and scores (knocking off a police officer's hat). But Preston doesn't realize that Mr. Wolf, who keeps getting blamed for the pig's messes, is in hot pursuit--and getting closer every minute! Colin McNaughton's silly sense of humor and clever visual jokes will delight young readers.

Colin McNaughton has written and illustrated over sixty children's books. He lives in London, England.