Little Pink Pup
Pink is the tiniest of a litter of 12 pigs born on a farm. When his siblings push him out of the way, he is brought into the farm house where a dachshund mom takes care of him as if he were her own pup. Children stay keenly interested in the bright photographs of Pink growing up and the heartwarming true story of love and acceptance.
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards
Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
Before reading, tell children that this is a true story and give them some of the information from the last page of the book. Children will enjoy talking about the love of the mother dog for all of her babies and Pink’s love of his dog family even when he moved out to the barn. They will like talking about the animals missing each other and their own experiences when they missed their family. Be sure to show them the last page with the picture of “mommy and baby” when Pink grew up.
Explain to families that this book is a great opportunity for a conversation about how some families are unique. They may look different, but the important thing is their love for each other. The love that families have for foster children or step children could also be discussed.