Wee-skin-and-bones isn't like the other little pigs, who tease him for being different. So he runs away from home, into the middle of a great dark forest. There, with some help from an unexpected friend, Wee-skin-and-bones learns that it doesn't really matter if your tail isn't curly and whirly and your ears aren't flippy-flappy--it's how you feel on the inside that counts. With playful, exuberant text and endearing illustrations, John Richardson has created a reassuring story for young children about the unconditional love of family and the importance of celebrating one's differences.
I read this book to kindergarten and first grade classes, and they really loved it. Grunt needs a little encouragement to realize that he feels "happy inside out". This is a good example of a mother's unconditional love.
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