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beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
The Book Hog loves books so much. He loves smelling them. He loves owning them. He even looks at them while he sits on the toilet. But the Book Hog has a secret: he can't actually read. So when he has an opportunity to attend storytime at the library, his book-loving heart jumps at the chance.
This book really speaks to the idea that adults can instill a love of books in kids before they can even read. There is something about actually holding a book that is powerful. And adults have the power to nurture that in kids at a very early age.
This book really speaks to the idea that adults can instill a love of books in kids before they can even read. There is something about actually holding a book that is powerful. And adults have the power to nurture that in kids at a very early age.
lrouss89's review against another edition
Wonderful read aloud for kindergarten -2nd grade. Showcases the wonder of reading, libraries, and librarians. First week of school read.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this would just be a cute story, but whoa. It hit me in the feels when we found out the truth about the book hog. What a wonderful story about a love of reading and how libraries and literacy change lives.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
I happened to stumble on this one at the book store and immediately got it for the kids. It is such a hit.
annebennett1957's review against another edition
5.0
Cute. The power of books and the love of stories!
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This book is award winning for two different things
CLEL's 2020 top book for "Read" theme
2020 Geisel honor book (The Geisel Award is given to the most distinguished book for beginning readers)
Admittedly, I don't love the color palate of this book. While the colors worked for "The Watermelon Seed," they don't work as much in "The Book Hog." Still, I love the story of a hog who is obsessed with books--only he can't read. But upon visiting the library....well, you can guess what happens.
For a book nerd or librarian, there are fun details to be found in the book. Like an "old time" return thing on the end papers. Or familiar book titles written in Hog's library books. It brought a smile to my face.
CLEL's 2020 top book for "Read" theme
2020 Geisel honor book (The Geisel Award is given to the most distinguished book for beginning readers)
Admittedly, I don't love the color palate of this book. While the colors worked for "The Watermelon Seed," they don't work as much in "The Book Hog." Still, I love the story of a hog who is obsessed with books--only he can't read. But upon visiting the library....well, you can guess what happens.
For a book nerd or librarian, there are fun details to be found in the book. Like an "old time" return thing on the end papers. Or familiar book titles written in Hog's library books. It brought a smile to my face.
shighley's review against another edition
5.0
This book is pretty much perfect. It's fun, it honors libraries and librarians, elevates books: what more could it have? I wasn't expecting the secret, and didn't notice how the spines on the books changed. Look closely, and you can see other Pizzoli books and characters included, and many titles and authors honored near the end. I also liked all of the meanings of "hog". We have the animal, the hoarding, and the mode of transportation!
biblio23's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is a great book to read to kids to get them in the spirit of wanting to learn how to read.
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up solely because it is pink (for my Color My TBR February color) and because what book lover can resist a book called <i>The Book Hog</i>. This is a cute story with a great message about the power of books, libraries, and librarians!