Book Description

Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the

Knopf Paperbacks line."An animal fantasy which will inevitably be

compared to Charlotte's Web...Combines a robust pleasue in the smell and

feel of rural surroundings with a humorous affection for all living

creatures...a splendid book." The Horn Book, starred review


An ALA Notable Book


A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book


A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book


An IRA/CBC Children's Choice


An NCTE Teachers' Choice




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Reviews (9)

Truly a classic animal tale
Babe captured my heart, as he was trying to save his own skin. This book is truly a classic animal tale, where the creatures take on believable and human emotions and personalities. We see intelligence, fear, hope, and love, in a heartwarming pig, and his other animal friends. The inter-species bond between Babe and his human farmer is delightful! I have read it several times, and each time, see another angle, in this Pig-Shepherd memoir. Should not be limited to any age group, because adults as well as children will be entertained.
Arlene Millman
author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY
(The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier)

The Best Sheep-pig Ever
When I read the book I thought it was great. I think that Babe set a good example because he never gave up.Babe is a pig that wants to be a sheep-dog.But since he is a pig he can't.But he still tried and his owner entered him in the sheep dog trials.I dont want to spoil the ending for youso that is all I have to say.

Babe the best pig
I had to read Babe in school. I didn't think I'd like it but I really did. I think Babe is very nice. He was always kind to others and never tried to be mean in any way. He got people (sheep) to obey him by just being kind. I think people in the whole world should read Babe and try to be like him.

A delightful book!
Dick King-Smith has written a real gem! He is a genius at characterization. We are immediately caught up in the contrasting characters of the farmer and his wife. She talks a blue streak with never a pause for breath and turns and twists at great length in long and convoluted sentences that take up half the page, question after question and answering most of them herself. One susinct word suffices her husband.

The animal characters are even more rich! The loving mother sheep-dog takes poor little piglet Babe under her "wing". Loving and kind though she may be to Babe, she is completely rude and disdainful towards the "stupid" sheep. Babe learns the power of truly respectful kindness, and totally surpasses the dog in being able to manage the sheep herd and bring out the best in them.

As a teacher, I believe this has a message for us. I've seen some "benevolent dictators" in my day, who treat students as simpletons and get as much. Kindness, respect, and assuming intelligence go a lot further!

Comparable to Charlotte's Web
It's impossible to not compare Babe to Charlotte's Web because it is also about a pig that is trying to save its neck. Babe really holds up well against the classic work. Babe (which is very much like the movie that came from it) tells a marvelous story and also contains a lot of depth. The short book tells the story of a pig who decides to become a sheep-dog (or sheep-pig). King-Smith relates humorous, exciting, and touching episodes of the pig's life until the novel reaches a splendid climax at the National Sheep-Dog Trials. The novel does have quite a bit to say about life. It speaks to overcoming traditional boundaries as Babe becomes a sheep-pig. The novel speaks to how fellow beings should be treated. Perhaps most importantly, Babe: The Gallant Pig speaks ... as Babe learns to treat the "stupid" animals (this is what they were known as prior to Babe) like sheep and ducks with politeness and friendship. Babe: The Gallant pig has a lot to say (particularly to children) and tells a great story. It certainly ranks among the top works of children's literature. ... Read more

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A delightful memoir for kids in grades 6-8
This autobiography of a popular children's book author provides a delightful memoir for kids in grades 6-8, telling of Dick King-Smith's life and how he came up with the animal characters which are so popular in his children's stories. Any prior fan of Dick King-Smith's writings will find Chewing The Cud filled with fascinating insights about his life and sources for inspiration. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Very good!
Babe the sheep-pig .He is very nice story . Like it's book because he is very funny .Babe big heart .He is don't stupid. This is beautiful story animals. It is good story. Beceause It's short and it is very funny. Very good!

THE FABOULOUS PIG
babe is a faboulous story of a pig. It's very cute.The animals speak, so we can understood there.It's not difficult to read and not very long.Sometimes it's funny,so I enjoy this book.

The sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep - piiiig is
This book is very funny interesting and touching .(for the little kids).

The sheep-pig
The book "SHEEP-PIG" is very well!THe pig is intelligent and beautiful.THe story is moving and funny.Babe is a pig abandande.
The story is the better because the pig is better and the boss is hold but he's funny.MR and MRS hogget are very good caracters.
The bokk is good because the animals speak.

BYE!

A good work
Babe the sheep-pig is a very nice story. I think every body who have a heart this story. Smith King-Dith had good written. This is a beautiful story on the animals. Every body can read and learn this story. I liked if you like or love this story. I think I'm not alone for like very much this story. It's a good work made by King-Dith. "Bravo!!!!!!!" ... Read more

Book Description

Packaged in an adorable carrying case, these four shaped board books introduce simple concepts: ABC's, colors, numbers, and sounds. A great value at $12.99, this set makes the perfect teaching tool as well as a wonderful gift for toddlers! ... Read more

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Dirty pig, clean pig
Wet pig, dry.
Silly, soapy, sudsy pig,
Time to say bye-bye!

Now kids will be able to get sudsy along with Babe.This simple rhyming bath book is guaranteed to make bath-time fun! ... Read more

Book Description

It's time to go to sleep on Hoggett's farm. But Babe's work is just beginning because he's going to sing everybody a sweet la-la-bye as only Babe can! This classic Babe book appeals to the hearts and minds of children and grow-ups alike. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

adorable
You can always count on Shana Corey to write an adorable book for kids of all ages and her Babe series is no exeption. Babe sings his way through this book and I recommend that you "sing" it to your child!

OK
The kids enjoyed the story, but they didn't want to read it over and over, as they do with other books. ... Read more