Book Review of O is for Pig
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O is for Pig
Written by Mariah Clark Skewes
Illustrated by: Terri Einer
Ages: 2-6 | 36 Pages
Publisher: Lil Hedgehog Publishing (2024) | ISBN: 979-8989979028
What to Expect: Vocabulary, silliness, and rhyming.
O is for Pig is not your average alphabet book—it’s better! Mariah Clark Skewes has crafted an entertaining and refreshing take on the alphabet book.
In O is for Pig, readers are introduced to the letters of the English language and onomatopoeic sounds, providing a strong link between the shapes of the letters and the sounds they make. Skewes has also included an array of rhyming sequences, such as “O is for pig because it says ‘OINK’!” to further enhance young readers’ literary skills.
Terri Einer’s colorful illustrations provide readers and nonreaders alike with the opportunity to identify items that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Often, these items are hidden within the illustration, bringing a fun and interactive hunt-and-find feeling to the book—this helps to engage the reader further and continues to reinforce the connections between letter and sound while expanding vocabulary.
Filled with playful rhymes and engaging illustrations, O is for Pig is an excellent addition to any home or school library. It not only entertains but also fosters early literacy skills, making it ideal for parents and educators who want to inspire a love for reading in young children.
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About the Author
Mariah Clark Skewes, known in her real life as Mary Boyle, celebrates unique individuals in her books for all ages, reflecting her optimistic outlook on life.
Her whimsical children’s picture and activity books include Never Hug a Hedgehog, Never Kiss a Fish, and Never Pet a Penguin, featuring Maddy and her little dog on a quest to explore; Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth, a celebration of our environment; Quirky Grandma Jean written in rhyming verse about accepting others just as they are; and O is for Pig, a fun romp through the alphabet. Coming soon – SMUDGE! She has written a novel for teens and young adults – Maddie’s in the Middle, and a book for adults in recovery from trauma or addiction – The ABC’s of Hope & Healing.
When not writing, Mariah enjoys raising Babydoll Southdown Sheep and honeybees on the vineyard she shares with her husband in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, volunteering as a CASA with children in foster care, visiting with her grown children and grands, running on nearby trails, and traveling.
For more information, visit mariahclarkskewes.com.
About the Illustrator
Illustrator Terri Einer’s quirky, loose style has lent itself to several picture books. She collaborates with publishers and self-publishing authors. Working out of her Wisconsin studio, she loves bringing the authors’ words to life.
You can contact the artist by visiting her website: https://www.terrieiner.com.
Book Formatter, Misty Black: www.mistyblackauthor.com
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