Sidney & Norman: A Tale of Two Pigs

Written by Phil Vischer

Narrated by Phil Vischer

A multi-layered tale of two very different pigs that you will find yourself snickering at . . . yet you will find very thought-provoking.

Sidney & Norman uses the simple context of two pigs living next door to each other to communicate a profound truth about how we judge each other and often judge ourselves. On the surface, Sidney & Norman appears to be a picture book that will entertain kids. But this story has deeply moved adult audiences in informal readings, leading to deep-thinking discussions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: May 18, 2007
• ISBN: 9781608143818

Phil Vischer

Phil Vischer is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Big Idea Productions. As co-creator of the popular series, VeggieTales™, he has also served as writer, director and voice for more than a dozen characters, including Bob the Tomato. Since the release of the first VeggieTales™ episode in 1993, more than 30 million units have been sold in the series. Vischer and his wife, Lisa, live in the Chicago, IL with their 3 children.

Reviews for Sidney & Norman

[LK · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Powerful life lesson told in a powerfully simple way. Excellent!

[Melissa Ferguson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a PERFECT book! We listened to it and I love it so much I’m off to buy it

[beulahchurchlibrary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is just about the perfect picture book for Christian parents and teachers to read to their kids. So many Christian kids' books are preachy, cartoonish, or just...um, not high quality. The illustrations by Justin Gerard are wonderfully appropriate, and the pigs are...very much like you and me. Norman is a good pig; Sidney has trouble getting out of bed in the morning. Norman always did well in school and has a good job; Sidney spent many hours in the principal's office and he fears his boss now doesn't like him much either. They are neighbors, though they rarely meet until one day God invites both of them to meet him on Tuesday at noon on Elm Street...Regardless of which pig you identify with, or your child identifies with, God has something interesting to tell them both. Vischer has written a winner--with not only a message, but style, heart, and two darn cute pigs.

[ericad_95 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful book that teaches kids that their value is not determined by their achievements or how well they perform, they are special just for being who they are no matter what.