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wordnerd153's review
3.0
I loved this book as a kid and enjoyed it as an adult, but the ending was abrupt and unsatisfying, and all the references to parents spanking their kids bothered me.
ashleysbooknook's review
5.0
Such a fun read! The Audible presentation was fabulous and I will now buy my own copy of this book as I know it's one we will read again and again. Kids don't get to read books like this anymore. And I was surprised how much my kids liked it. Mrs Piggle Wiggle is the funny lady in the neighborhood, but she has a solution to every problem. The kids love to spend time at her house and she loves teaching them life lessons. But she has a funny was of doing it. Pretty soon the parents are calling her to ask for advice in changing bad behavior in their kids. Some of her solutions include imagination, like pretending you are washing dishes for an evil witch and if they are not perfectly clean, she will throw you in a dungeon. Others involve more psychological solutions that change the kids perspective, which them changes their behavior.
The only thing I didn't like was at the beginning she says the kids can come over, but the parents can't. It doesn't affect the plot, and it was just one comment, but it's not a good lesson!
The only thing I didn't like was at the beginning she says the kids can come over, but the parents can't. It doesn't affect the plot, and it was just one comment, but it's not a good lesson!
gingerbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
Another book I really enjoyed as a kiddo.
Now as an adult I seriously wish I had Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's phone number.
Now as an adult I seriously wish I had Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's phone number.
sarahmcsarah's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book over and over and over and over when I was little, and if I were to go back and read it today, I would still love it as much as I did then.
erin_boyington's review
4.0
Mothers at their wits' end find cures for childhood diseases such as Wont-Pick-Up-Toys, Selfishness, Fighter-Quarreler-itis, and others, from the wise and kind Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's house is upside down and smells of cookies - it's a natural haven for every child in the neighborhood. And her phone is usually ringing because of a frustrated parent seeking her tactful wisdom. With Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's cure kits and sound advice, parents learn how to teach their misbehaving children valuable lessons about growing up and getting along.
My favorite story in this collection had to be the last, where a mother and father team up to show their twin daughters how constant quarreling looks from the outside. Many of the ailments and cures are absurdly exaggerated and so humorously portrayed that they don't come across as preachy morality tales: one little girl won't wash, so her parents plant radishes in the dirt on her skin; one boy has so many wonderful toys he won't pick up that he gets trapped in his room and has to be fed through the window; and a chronic answer-backer sees her mirror image in a rude parrot named Penelope.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's house is upside down and smells of cookies - it's a natural haven for every child in the neighborhood. And her phone is usually ringing because of a frustrated parent seeking her tactful wisdom. With Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's cure kits and sound advice, parents learn how to teach their misbehaving children valuable lessons about growing up and getting along.
My favorite story in this collection had to be the last, where a mother and father team up to show their twin daughters how constant quarreling looks from the outside. Many of the ailments and cures are absurdly exaggerated and so humorously portrayed that they don't come across as preachy morality tales: one little girl won't wash, so her parents plant radishes in the dirt on her skin; one boy has so many wonderful toys he won't pick up that he gets trapped in his room and has to be fed through the window; and a chronic answer-backer sees her mirror image in a rude parrot named Penelope.
mimima's review
3.0
Somehow, I never managed to read this series as a child. A recent NPR piece reminded me that I had a boxed set around here, so I thought I'd pull them out and enjoy.
I was struck by how much this is a fairy-tale. The repetitive formula, the outsmarting by appearing to give in, and the magical realism of the story. A good read, but I'm not sure I'll re-read them over and over. However, I will read the next book in the box.
I was struck by how much this is a fairy-tale. The repetitive formula, the outsmarting by appearing to give in, and the magical realism of the story. A good read, but I'm not sure I'll re-read them over and over. However, I will read the next book in the box.
rosenectur's review
5.0
I want to be Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle when I grow up. To be so wise in the way of childhood that children and parents are drawn to you. To be the fun little old lady who bakes the neighborhood kids cookies, and let them dig for buried treasure in the backyard, and has all sort of adventures with them. And of course to live in an upside down house :)