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What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang
What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang
Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 15, 2018
Review
Another entry into Virján's A Pig in a Wig series. Pig is putting together a stage and a band. The band is interrupted when a mouse joins, but manages to come back together for the performance. The majority of the book is structured following the "what this story needs" prompt from the title and filling in various sounds relating to the instruments that are being added to the band. The strange combination of sounds and letters ("ping", "tootle", "brup", and "tish" all make appearances) may frustrate some readers who feel as though they should be able to read this book with only a few words per page, while readers who are at that level may be looking for books with more words and story. However, sweet and simple illustrations and a catchy rhythm makes this book appealing to some. Recommended as an additional purchase.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Virján, Emma J.
Illustrator: Virján, Emma J.
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Harper
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780062415301
Price: 9.99