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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Cross

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tricia Gardella’s A Pig and a Poke is a delightful children’s story that follows Angela, a determined young girl, as she competes in a town-wide contest to win a pig. With a touch of humor and heart, Gardella weaves a tale of friendship, perseverance, and overcoming adversity.

The book’s charming illustrations perfectly complement the story, bringing the characters and setting to life. Young readers will be captivated by the lively town fair atmosphere and the mischievous antics of the elusive pig. Gardella’s writing is both engaging and accessible, making this book a perfect choice for bedtime reading or classroom storytelling.

While the story is simple, it carries important messages about friendship, determination, and the power of believing in oneself. A Pig and a Poke is a heartwarming and enjoyable read that will leave young readers feeling inspired and entertained.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Angela wants that pig. So does her bully Bruce. When it’s down to the two of them who will get the pig? This is a super cute and funny read for younger readers. The illustrations are bright and happy. The writing is done in a child friendly manner that is engaging and funny.

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A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One day in a barn, a small pig was running around in the mud and sawdust when a group of children entered the barn and started to chase it around. This was not a random event though, whoever caught the pig could keep it!

Angela is one of those children, but there was also the town bully called Bruce and he wanted the pig too, so as one by one the children give up and leave the barn covered in mud and sawdust, only Bruce and Angela are left and they start to chase the pig in earnest, even when Angela gets poked on the eye.

Will Angela be able to use her persistence and determination to catch the pig and stand up to Bruce, or will the poke in her eye stop her winning? This is a fun filled story of a contest between the bully and bullied in a way which shows that kindness and determination can take you a long way in life.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Rita White

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The illustrations in this book are beautiful, bold, and very eye-catching. Angela and her small town are having a pig catching contest, and she is very determined to win this pig, but standing in her way is a bully by the name of Bruce. Her perseverance and determination get her the pig, but with it comes getting muddy and bruised. All the kids had fun, but many got tired and gave up giving Angela a better chance. Cute story!

A Pig And A Poke by Tricia Gardella

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute kids book about perseverance and believing in yourself. I read this with my child and they absolutely love the characters and the descriptions. There’s a wonderful lesson in the book about not giving up and overcoming what other people think. I would love to read more books by Tricia Gardella. This is a perfect book for a child. My daughter actually read the majority of it to herself

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by La Toya Lewis

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pig and Poke is about Angela, an adorable girl participating in a pig chase. When Angela starts she seems afraid to catch a pig but by the end of the story, Angela succeeds in her goal. This is a great book to show children how to problem solve and never give up their goals. Angela shows children that you come out on top even when there are tons of obstacles. This book has wonderful illustrations. Young children will find the action of the story fascinating.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a super cute book, and the kids absolutely loved it. the pictures were super cute and went really well with the story line and are very great illustrated. My kids loved this book right from the beginning and thought it was funny listening to the kids run around chasing a pig to catch it. They really hoped the bully didn’t win thou and were super excited on the outcome of the story. Angela really shows how you can stand up for yourself and all about patience and understanding. This was a great kid’s books.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Angela Plate, October 2024

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This charming children’s tale promotes essential life skills, emphasizing the equal importance of patience and perseverance, while also fostering good sportsmanship and resilience. This book was beautifully illustrated with great characters. This author is very talented and we look forward to reading more of her stories.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has become quite the favorite in our household and for good reason! My kiddos get super excited when they see me with one of her books. This one was particularly fun because we grew up in a rural area with all kinds of farm animals. I also love that the author always includes life lessons in the midst of the fun stories. Angela is determined to win the pig wrestling contest, but there are a few things she’s unsure about. There’s a lot of people, it seems pretty hard, and there’s a bully here that picks on her at school. It’s a cute story with beautifully vivid illustrations that really add another layer of depth. The flow of the story is natural and a great pace for keeping younger kiddos attention. With a great theme of determination, I think this is a perfect read for kids of all ages!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Amelia Stansell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was good. It was a little advanced for my kids, but definitely recommend it. This story is about Angela, Bruce and a few other kids as they chase after a pig. Angela and Bruce are the last two kids left. It’s a cute little story.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Angela is determined to win Bruce a pig if she can catch him. Her main competition is a local bully and Angela’s determination help her win the day. Winning is not everything though and Angela learns a lesson along the way.

Beautiful illustrations will entertain children with this book. Teaches a valuable message where competition is concerned. Great book.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Deborah Joseph

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am not sure how to feel about this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is nice. Its about a girl who stands her ground when it comes to a bully and does her best to push forward, even when the odds are stacked against you. It also teaches you to be nice to a bully.
Now- for the part that makes me iffy…. And this may be because of where I live… but the thought of a bunch of kids chasing around a piglet just irks me. It also talks about the injuries the kids get from chasing the kids, and even has an illustration of the little girl with a black eye from the piglet.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jess Engel

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a generally cute story about a pig scramble. The illustrations are beautiful. The story covers themes of determination, showing kindness, mild bullying, and forgiveness. The story jumps right in with the pig scramble which made me wonder if I had missed something, so I admit I read the book twice in a row to make sure I really got the whole story. I really appreciated it so much more the second time. This would be a great book for older elementary aged kiddos.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story about a group of kids trying to catch a pig. I think it showed how anything can be accomplished if you don’t give up. It also shows how a child can use a situation where someone is trying to intimidate them to their advantage by motivating them to succeed. I think many kids would enjoy this book and recommend it for them.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Paula R Sayers

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Angela wants to catch and win a pig but Bruce is determined to win for himself. Bruce is a bully and is mean to Angela. Angela persists and ends up winning. Cute book.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Alicia Furlan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Angela and the other kids are all trying win the pig wrestling contest. Angela stands back unsure of how to proceed. After being taunted by her bully, Bruce, she makes her move. Through determination she battles and catches the pig!

A wonderful story about perseverance and determination. Angela finds her strength to not only catch the pig but to stand up to her bully.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Join Angela in her towns pig wrestling competition. She has her eyes on winning the pig but the Town bully is standing in her way. Can she outwit him and persevere to win the competition?
This was an adorable story with many good themes. My six year old read it to me with a little help from mom.she loved the story anf I enjoyed the many great lessons such as perseverance, standing up for yourself. Competing fairly and many others. The illustration was also adorable. Well done!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderfully illustrated children’s book. Each child trying to catch a piglet on the run is entertaining and fun. I would recommend the reading to a child that has moderate to advanced reading skills.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pig and a Poke is a children’s book, that while we’ll written, I didn’t like the topic. I chose to read it because my son and i have enjoyed other picture books by this author. I didn’t even know what was going on, and had to google it. Apparently its pig wrestling or pig scramble- was well described in the story. Angela and other children are chasing a pig around a pen, trying to catch it. If they can hold on long enough, they “win” the pig. The author did a good job portraying how the children may feel, tired, defeated, and finally, victorious. But, since I think this activity is pretty mean for the animal, I wouldn’t recommend this book to others. Read others by this author instead.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you’ve ever grown up in the country, you’ve probably tried to catch a greased pig or two! Angela has a great strategy to win the greased pig. Bruce the bully has other plans though and thinks he can beat Angela at her own game. I love the pictures of the race. They are very colorful and make you want to jump in the pen with them!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shannon Fowler

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute kid’s story with fun at the fair, a bully, a determined little girl and a cute little pig. Angela and Bruce are not friends but they both have entered the greasy pig wrestling contest. Whoever can hold on the slippery little guy wins! Angela is determined to beat Bruce the Bully.

This story is easy to read. It has adorable pictures with an engaging story.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Caralee Loonat

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and AA Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like being able to recommend good children’s books to people and this is another great one. I just wish my kids were little enough for them. I found that the author was able to really grab the reader into the story and make it fun. I like how the author is able to make the subject matter really easy and fun to read and has a really creative writing style. I like how the book is engaging and helps to teach younger kids. It has great illustrations and delightful characters. This is a great way for kids to get into a good reading habit and help them to learn in a creative and engaging way. I would highly recommend to any parent of younger kids to get and help their kids to learn some of life’s lessons and gain a good sense of competition and good citizenship.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very unique children’s story. I don’t think I have read anything like it. It was really cute. There are a few different morals included in this story. One about standing up to your bullies. Another about never giving up. I think kids will get a kick out of Angela’s mission.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella. This is such a cute book for all kids. Its the story of Angela who wants to win a pig. Angela is determined to win this pig and will do whatever it takes. When a bully starts to make fun of her she actually takes the high road and helps him up. Angela knows that when she catches that pig she has to hang on for dear life and she does. This book has the cutest illustrations and teaches all kinds of good things, kindness, hard work and determination. Setting your mind to something and working hard at it you will eventually reach your goal. Such a great set of values and life lessons. This would make a great addition for the little one in your life’s library!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an instant hit in our household when we read it. The kids loved the idea of a pig wrestling competition, and the book spawned a whole conversation about what they would each do to catch a pig. They thought the whole thing was so entertaining and they were cheering for Angela the whole way through it.
The book does a great job at teaching perseverance and how to stand up for yourself. It shows kids that it isn’t always those who shout the loudest who become the victor. I loved the messaging throughout this book and that, combined with how much my kids loved the book in general, made this one of my favourite reads so far this year. This is a book I would highly recommend.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I grabbed this because the title and the cute cover images drew my interest. Sadly upon opening I felt we were already mid story and I was unsure what was going on. I flipped back and forth thinking I missed the beginning but nope. So I was not a fan of that. The story being told is about being picked on and the aggression towards someone else and seems okay as well.

On the other hand, the images are adorable all throughout. The expressions on the characters faces are a nice addition. That portion was well done.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Angela wants the pig, but so do other children. Including Bruce, he is a bully and is mean to Angela. However Angela is determined to get and win that little piggy. Will she catch the pig that has slipped through others hands? Or will Bruce scare her away and take the pig from her? This is such a cute story! The author enjoys writing children’s books and this is just an example of her talent. The story is easy to follow and the pictures do a great job as well. I recommend this story for all children and parents.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vibrant illustrations help this extremely entertaining story to life. Angela shows determination, perseverance, patience and overcoming bullies in this slippery match to catch a pig. Could you catch a pig? Also, side note LOVE how the pig was very similar looking to Pua from Moana. I love piggies.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

City kids will not get what this book is all about but kids that grow up in the 4H community or in the county surrounded by farm animals and the like will get this book. Perseverance, patience, observation and overcoming obstacles are several of the lessons taught here. Cute illustrations.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I recently read A Pig and a Poke with my newly 8 year old daughter. She enjoyed the illustrations and read the book alongside me. It was a fun, short read with several lessons woven in the storyline. While it took a minute to explain what pig wrestling was all about, she really loved this book and even chuckled a few times!

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