Pigloo the pig imagines himself as an explorer in this charming picture-book from American author Anne Marie Pace and British illustrator Lorna Hussey. Determined to get to the North Pole, he waits eagerly for the snow to start, taking his parents' good-humored comments and his older sister Paisley's teasing in his stride. In the end however, Paisley proves more supportive than expected, helping Pigloo to get to his destination, and showing him the "short" way home...

A sweet tale of sibling rivalry and then sibling cooperation, Pigloo is also a celebration of the important role that imaginative games play in a young child's life. The family dynamic here is believable - the parents' tolerant amusement, the sister's initial mocking - but also heartwarming, full of love and support. I liked the way that Pigloo interprets the comments of those around him in Pace's narrative, always relating things back to his important role as an explorer. I also liked the artwork - done in watercolor and graphite - which captures the joy of Pigloo's outdoor play, and the range of emotional states through which he passes. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about imaginative play, outdoor games in winter, and/or sibling relations between younger children. ( )

Pigloo wants to go out and explore the North Pole, but he has to wait for the snow to come. Pigloo is prepared always by wearing his boots and mittens. In the end, the snow finally comes and Pigloos goes outside and explores
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