I think this little book was so cute. It was extremely colorful and had amazing illustrations. The main character Half-Pint Porky, like the rest of us, really hates to wait. I think that kids would really enjoy this book, as will adults. When I was little we always played pirates, so I’m sure after reading this, a kid will play along with being a pirate too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kasandrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKasandra2023-02-27 20:15:572023-03-03 11:12:16Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Kasandra Nunez
My kids loved this. I don’t have a very good pirate voice, which made reading this to my kids tons of fun. My kids definitely need to learn some patience and maybe this helped them understand some of it. Only time will tell. They enjoyed every minute of reading this, and I think there was lessons to be learned. Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2023-02-26 19:31:582023-08-04 22:46:55Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Ashley Westerman
My two sons enjoyed this reading. I couldn’t tell which son loved it more. As I read the voice of the piggy, my baby son would crack up the oldest would follow. Both enjoyed learning about patience through the pig and the story. Plus the illustrations made my son mimic him. My youngest son reminds me of this little piggy in the story. So, we all learned something especially him. Thanks for the read and the story with the lessons.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2023-02-25 11:21:132023-02-25 11:32:35Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Faith Jackson
This relatable story is about a little piggy pirate who can’t wait to go to big pirate school with her siblings. When the day finally arrives, all that anticipation becomes anxiety about change. A few puns that might get lost on younger kids, and a few silly things that are likely to make them chuckle. Illustrations are colorful and fun.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2023-02-25 05:51:462023-03-02 08:45:18Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Wendy Wary
This is such a cute children’s book about a piggy that does NOT like to wait. I have two kiddos of my own that aren’t a big fan of patience, so we read this one together. We all loved the illustrations, and they said they understood what piggy feels like because they also don’t want to wait most of the time. We laughed and played alongside pretending to be pirates. Overall, this is a very enjoyable book and would highly recommend to families teaching their young ones that good things come to those who wait!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-02-24 21:46:292023-03-02 08:43:50Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Shannen Kern
This is a really cute children’s book. It grasped the concept of how kids react to waiting to go to school. They are so excited waiting to go but once the time is actually there they are scared. This story is is a must read for any child getting ready to start school as it shows that they don’t have to be scared as they will meet new people and make friends. I recommend this book to any parent with children ready to start school.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2023-02-24 18:42:242023-02-25 12:42:19Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Cindy Rushin
One day an impatient piggy asks when she can go to big pirate school, but every time, she is told that she has to wait, it is the same everyday when she asks if she can stop doing something when she gets the chance to sail away there.
This little piggy is wishing her life away, that is until the day comes when she no longer has to wait, but what happens then, will she get cold hooves and decide she doesn’t mind waiting after all, or will she find that the treasure is beckoning and the call is too much to resist?
This is a charming story with an important message, which is brightly illustrated and fun for all the family to enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2023-02-24 13:20:032023-02-25 12:35:37Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Half-Pint Porky made me laugh as she reminded me of my 4 year old daughter who also hates to wait! The character names are fabulous and the animal/pirate settings help to make an everyday occurrence come alive! This story is one children can identify with as they develop that all important skill called patience! One for anyone to read with the children in their lives!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gillianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGillian2023-02-24 05:15:122023-02-25 12:32:17Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Gillian Fawell
This was a really cute read! The I loved the illustrations in this book and the story itself. It was entertaining, colorful and had a really good meaning as well I thought. I enjoyed this immensely and can’t wait to read it to my daughter one day. I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2023-02-23 23:06:572023-02-25 12:31:38Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Rachel Moss
An impatient little piggy cannot wait to go to pirate school like her big siblings. She eventually learns that good things come to those who wait. My 7 year old enjoyed reading this book out loud in her best pirate voice and was exposed to different words she does not encounter much to test out her skills of sounding things out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amy Deanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmy Dean2023-02-23 14:04:462023-02-25 12:25:59Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Amy Dean
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! Is a cute book! I can’t wait to read to my niece! I definitely recommend reading this with a child that maybe getting ready to start school or something new. Half-Pint Porky was so excited to go to Pirate School, but once she was old enough she was nervous. Also the illustrations are AMAZING!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Rennewanzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Rennewanz2023-02-21 12:35:582023-02-25 11:50:33Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Wendy Rennewanz
Great book on patience. I love the characters and illustrations. Fun children’s book with lots of adventure. It also has lessons in patience and how you think you want more than you have. I recommend this book to all care givers and preschoolers. Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book on patience. I love the characters and illustrations. Fun children’s book with lots of adventure. It also has lessons in patience and how you think you want more than you have. I recommend this book to all care givers and preschoolers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2023-02-19 19:31:592023-02-20 11:29:12Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nina Maes
I don’t think I stopped giggleling the entire book! The way these pirate piggies talk is so funny! And the names of them all bahahahahahaha I just couldn’t stop laughing! The illustrations are beautiful! And I love the pattern of how the book is written!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2023-02-19 06:48:012023-02-20 11:22:14Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Heather Hoke
My six year old daughter and I read this book together and she seemed to enjoy it. She really found the illustrations to be fun and silly. I am used to children’s books that rhyme and flow off the tip of your tongue and don’t speak like a pirate very often… so the jargon was a little tough for me but tons of fun. Overall, this was a good children’s story with a solid message. My daughter and I look forward to reading this author again!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2023-02-18 19:39:092023-02-20 11:19:21Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Felicia Bates
Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait by Mary Bleckwehl is such a fun and cute story for children. Half-Pint Porky is an impatient piggy that is excited to start school but when the time comes she is nervous to start. This is such an engaging story for small children. The writing is cute and funny to small children and the illustrations are beautiful. My boys loved reading this story and it got cute a few giggles out of them. This is a book that the whole family can enjoy together.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-02-18 15:52:212023-02-20 11:17:02Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by La Toya Lewis
This is a cute little story about a pirate pig and the adventures her frustration about waiting. The graphics are done well and add to the plot. I love the idea of this book about hating to wait. It’s a good teaching moment for kids about patience. My grandson loves the graphics and say to listen to the whole book. Recommended for little ones! Review by @bilberrysweet
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-02-18 09:33:012023-02-20 11:14:06Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Brandy Vaughn
Piggy pirates and wanting to grow up fast are the main themes in this book. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. The story is cute. I think this would be a good book to read to kids under 6. Worth the purchase just for the amazing illustrations alone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2023-02-17 03:48:592023-02-20 09:29:24Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
A cute story for the little ones. It is about a young piglet who can’t wait to get to big kid school and the surprises that await her. This is a quick story that little ones will enjoy especially those in preschool. The little piglet has interactions with family and friends learning how to wait and being curious about what will happen at her new school. Little ones can relate to the piglet and it is written in a way that entertains and explains easily to them, making this a fun and entertaining read for preschoolers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gabrielle Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGabrielle Lee2023-02-16 23:45:472023-02-20 09:28:27Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Gabrielle
What a cute story !! We loved the pirate theme & the adorable pig characters . We are going through a bit of the same thing, so my kids related very much to Half-Pint. Beautiful illustrations as well ! Really just a great little book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lalihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLali2023-02-16 00:00:582023-02-20 09:19:33Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by LaliLovely
I loved the book and thought it was a very cute story. The illustrations are bright and eye catching, I loved the pirate names and know kids will have no problem paying attention to the story. It’s a great book to read before your little one starts school for the first time or even moving onto a new class. I know many kids are so excited to start school and nervous once they’re there, being able to relate to Half-Pint and seeing that she’s fine in the end will help them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarian2023-02-15 11:37:032023-02-20 09:13:50Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl Review by Darian Vester
My 6-year-old absolutely loved this book. We laughed and giggled so hard at many points in the book. Half-Pint can’t wait to go to school and is impatient, but when the time actually comes to go to school, Half-Pint is skeptical and unsure. This book was precious and will be a staple for my kids bookshelf!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2023-02-13 21:20:152023-02-20 09:02:54Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Half-Pint is impatient when it comes to waiting to leave the Poop Deck for Pirate school. But, once it is finally time to head to Pirate school, Half-Pint begins to have doubts. This is a cute book that children will enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2023-02-13 19:33:242023-02-15 22:40:01Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Paula R Sayers
The author addresses young children who are eagerly awaiting their chance to be finished with babyhood. Vivid illustrations accompany each scenario proposed by the main character concerning her future preschool. Readers learn what they might be able to look forward to, at least when it comes to leaving babyhood behind. The main character learns that even though she looks forward to something new and exciting, it is normal to have some anxiety to sort through. The author and the illustrator have done a truly amazing job with their precocious preschool pirate!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-02-13 17:49:062023-02-20 09:02:05Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Alison Risher
This was a cute story and fun to read. I read it to my 6yo son. He thought it was funny and enjoyed it. I love the message put into the book. I think it’s always great when morals are snuck into children’s books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Brehanthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Brehant2023-02-12 20:35:152023-02-13 09:18:37Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Crystal Brehant
Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl. This is such a fun book. I bought it for my 4 year old soon to be 5 nephew and even his 9 year old brother enjoyed it. Its the story of a Pirate Pig who is called Half Pint Porky. She can not wait to attend Pearl of Pork Pirate School. Her older siblings are all there and she just thinks its really unfair that she can’t go yet. When it does become time for her to go she is re thinking this whole thing. Its a bit scary. When she finally goes and makes friends she realizes its not so scary after all. We all loved this story. We laughed several times and the pictures were great. This book would make a great gift for the preschooler in your life and their older siblings might just like it too!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-02-11 20:11:582023-02-13 09:11:25Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Tausha Treadway
This was a cute little story about how it is to transition from one stage to another. It made it a little easier to understand that everyone gets a little scared of unknown situations. Easy to read and interesting characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela2023-02-11 19:43:062023-02-13 09:10:47Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Angela Plate, February 2023
We are a family of four so I picked this book up for the kiddos. One is in elementary school, the other starts next year. Neither of them really care very much for being patient or waiting for things so I figured this could be a cute relatable story for them. I picked it out based on the title and the cover, but it was so much better than I was expecting.
The illustrations were very well drawn and very cute. My oldest giggled really hard at the pig booty a few pages in. My youngest loved that there was a place called poop deck. They loved it and asked questions about a few things in the story, as well as pointing out things in the illustrations on the page.
What I loved the most about it was that it showed the excitement for starting school, but in the end also showed that it’s also okay to be scared to start school. I love that it continued past that fear and showed that it was completely okay to feel that way. She went to school, found friends, and realized that it wasn’t as bad as she thought it was going to be. My youngest really liked that part. I highly recommend this book to parents of young children.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sandra Shttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSandra S2023-02-11 17:21:152023-03-13 08:46:14Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Sandra (Crandom)
This is a cute story about a girl piglet that can’t wait to start big girl school. She can’t wait to start school and she becomes impatient. When the time comes for her to start school she doesn’t want to go anymore because she is not a baby anymore. I read this with my niece and she loved it. These pictures in the story make the book to come to life. I think this would be a great story to read to the kids before a new school year. Review @heatherbass
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2023-02-10 22:52:152023-02-13 09:08:59Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Heather Bass
I am a sucker for a good family/kid’s book. I enjoy reading these as all of my friends have children and these allow me to have fun time with them. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it was one that was not only kid friendly but one that kept me interested as well. The illustrations were wonderful and bright. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2023-02-10 19:31:002023-02-13 09:05:38Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
Pirates and pigs, what’s not to love? This book was entertaining and had classic pig jokes. Read it to my 5 year old niece and she absolutely loves it. Birthday present here you come! Half-Pint learns a valuable lesson in waiting and it was a fun little adventure!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-02-08 18:17:092023-02-13 08:41:58Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Tonya Merritt
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