Piggins the butler solves the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Reynard’s diamond lavaliere with the help of a delightful set of characters. “One of a kind—and sure to provide a great deal of fun for many readers and listeners.”—School Library Journal
During a dinner party, the lights go out and Mrs. Reynard's beautiful diamond necklace is stolen, but Piggins the butler quickly discovers the real thief.
Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed children's author who has written hundreds of books for adults and children and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.
JANE DYER has illustrated many well-loved picture books, including Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt, an ABA's Pick of the Lists and Parent's Choice Recommended Book, as well as the bestselling Time for Bed by Mem Fox. She lives with her family in Northampton, Massachusetts.
yellow-bird
Posted April 25, 2011
Piggins has been out on the market for a very long time, and is a worthy candidate for either a Caldecott or Newbury award. It has a cleverly disguised character corralation to the characters in Peter Rabbit. Piere Lapin, who else could it be? As you read the book to children 6 or a little older, it is fun to guide them through a book talk discussion on "what do you think?" questions. Superb in its mystery , and youthful, but sophisticated character descriptions. This book should be in every child's home library, to be read and reread because there is always something you missed in the reading before it. Jane Yolen, the author and Jane Dyer, the illustrator have created both a heartwarming story and illustrations that a total compliment to the written word...an all star winner!
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Overview
Piggins the butler solves the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Reynard’s diamond lavaliere with the help of a delightful set of characters. “One of a kind—and sure to provide a great deal of fun for many readers and listeners.”—School Library Journal
During a dinner party, the lights go out and Mrs. Reynard's beautiful diamond necklace is stolen, but Piggins the butler quickly discovers the real thief.