I am a HUGE fan of the works of Phobe Gillman! The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs is a really great book! It's a lot of fun to read to the children in my daycare as the story is funny, imaginative, keeps the interest of the children. I feel it's something we can all really relate to; putting your imagination to work, your heart and soul into a project, developing a bond with what you have created and being torn as to whether you should and/or could share it! Jillian names all of her pigs and Phobe gives you detailed instructions on how to "create" your own pig, just like Jillian did. Great story...one of my tops 10 favorites of all time!
I have read this book over and over to myself and to the children in my childcare centre. I can honestly say, of all the books I've read and heard, this one would be in my top 10 list along with the rest of the Jillian Joggs series. Gillman writes a magical story that inspires children to be creative and imaginative. The illustrations are colourful and thought provoking. The story is full of surprises, gets kids excited and keeps their interest the whole way through!
