Little Pig Joins the Band

Written by David Hyde Costello

Narrated by Emily Eiden

Little Pig doesn’t like the nickname that his older, and bigger, brothers and sisters call him (“My name is Jacob!”). It only gets worse when the family visits Grandpa and discovers his collection of marching band instruments.

There’s nothing small enough for him to play.

But the impromptu ensemble is missing something and Little Pig is just the right size for the job—band leader! Humor and charm play loud and clear in this fresh and delightful tale.

A Live Oak Media audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live Oak Media
• Release date: Jan 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781430115366

Reviews for Little Pig Joins the Band

[missbrandysue · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Little Pig's family goes to Grandpa's house to visit. They find all of his marching band instruments and materials. But Little Pig is too young to play any of them. But his four brothers and sisters are playing way out of sync. Once they all crash on the floor he gets the idea to put the Drum Leader outfit on and lead the group. He soon finds his talent is more of being a leader than that of playing an instrument.I think this is great for young siblings and for an introduction on leadership for young children. It would also be cute for elementary music teachers.

[debnance_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Little Pig didn’t like being little when his family got out their instruments and marched in a band. He is too little to play the instruments. When he discovers a whistle and a baton and a drum major’s hat, he happily finds that he can join the group.A nice triumph for a small pig, with sweet illustrations.“Little Pig was too little to play the drum, so Margie played the drum.Little Pig was too little to play the trombone, so Peter played the trombone.Little Pig was too little to play the trumpet, so Sally played the trumpet.”

[mmontet_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Little Pig tries to find an instrument that is small enough for him to play while his brothers and sisters play the much larger instruments. Little Pig sees how unorganized they are and decides he can be a part of the band by being a leader. This book has a lot of comedy throughout for kids and adults alike.