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shonaningyo's review
4.0
I love reading about bratty children and the seemingly sweatless efforts Mrs. Piggly-Wiggle goes to set them straight. The best part is that she loves the children even when they're bratty, and praises and loves them EVEN MORE when they learn to behave. I wish that there were more mothers --or even grandmothers -- like Mrs. Piggly Wiggle.. She's like Supernanny! If there were more mothers like her, then I'm sure no child would be abused, abandoned, or mistreated...
calster's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
racheldallaire's review
3.0
We read this one aloud and my 7 year old thought it was hilarious. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is a fantastic larger-than-life character and her cures for common childhood (mis)behaviors were funny. We all enjoyed trying to figure out what advice she was going to give the parents. Also, the names of the children were outrageous (Paraphernalia, for instance) and we laughed at the quirkiness they added.
Some content considerations: I didn't like that the moms were kind of gossipy about their children's behavior, and it should be noted that it does mention some of the kids getting spankings. It's a bit dated, but that's expected for a book published in 1947.
Some content considerations: I didn't like that the moms were kind of gossipy about their children's behavior, and it should be noted that it does mention some of the kids getting spankings. It's a bit dated, but that's expected for a book published in 1947.
literatehedgehog's review
2.0
The 4 year old loves Mrs. Piggle Wiggle! Demands it when we get in the car, listens quietly, raptly.
I find it outdated and formulaic, but I can see the appeal of the repetition at least to her.
I'm sure she'll be asking for more, but maybe we can take a break with another early chapter book instead.
I find it outdated and formulaic, but I can see the appeal of the repetition at least to her.
I'm sure she'll be asking for more, but maybe we can take a break with another early chapter book instead.
haltarratay's review
5.0
I reread this and my goodness did it bring back nostalgia! I read these all the time growing up and I still think they are adorable, cute stories. Love them every time, even as I’ve gotten older 😁
kerstiejo's review against another edition
5.0
My boys were rolling with laughter reading this book! Age 4 and 7
jleaabell's review
4.0
A very cute book written in the 1940's about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle who is loved by children and offers parents advice when their children are naughty.
This was a required reading for my daughter this year for first grade and she loved it. She wanted to see how Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle would solve the problem and would enjoy each and every bit of crazy advice!
This was a required reading for my daughter this year for first grade and she loved it. She wanted to see how Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle would solve the problem and would enjoy each and every bit of crazy advice!
mjfmjfmjf's review
2.0
As a parenting book this is interesting but dated. But as a children's book this is just horrid. I can't imagine this being fun to listen to or read. Ick.
wonder_in's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5