In Pig Town Party by Lian Cho, a young girl receives an intriguing invitation that reads, “Dear Cutie: You are invited to the annual Pig Town Party.” The girl, tan-skinned with black pigtails and an expressive face, is curious—especially since she has no idea where Pig Town is! She asks a pig mail carrier for help, who leads her through a hedge into a quirky town filled with lively, human-like pigs.
At the party, all the pigs are dressed in costumes. Surprisingly, they keep complimenting her “costume,” even though she’s just wearing her usual blue dress. Things get even stranger when she’s named the winner of the costume contest. But it turns out there’s been a mix-up: the real “Cutie” is a pig in a matching blue dress who wants her prize—a massive chocolate cake. Refusing to give up her prize, the girl confidently holds her ground in this humorous story filled with exaggerated expressions and charm. The tale ends with a delightful twist, as the clever heroine enjoys her well-earned treats.
Absurdly funny and perfect for ages 4-8.
