Their mother’s idea to raise two pigs for market sounded great to the children, until they realised they’d have to care for and muck them out. Then one of the pigs escapes…

This is a very short story about two Irish children, Pat and Barbara. Written for children with illustrations, it is the type of story that may bring a faint smile to older readers from rural areas, to whom the chaos caused by an escaping pig might be all too familiar. Its enjoyable, will amuse children and is beautifully illustrated. The formatting works despite having illustrations, and there are no spelling errors or typos obvious. It is simply a short sweet and enjoyable story, with shades of James Herriot.

It’s on the verge between 3 and 4. While I’m going to rate it three, despite being a little undemanding for older children, this is a bright, enjoyable, short children’s story which younger children should love.

Yes I know this is a short review. It is a short book!