ginger and petunia

Please try again. 2007- Parents Choice Citation - American Cancer Society - The Lemonade Club. Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017. ...a fun story with great illustrations for any read-aloud opportunity. As a matter of fact, I did not learn how to read until I was almost 14 years old. She also has a pig pet, called Petunia, to whom she dedicates all her love and attention. Petunia must fend for herself, and fend for herself she does, amongst all of Ginger's luxuries. One day, Ginger accepts an invitation to travel to England to perform as a. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger’s motto that you really are what you wear. Petunia must fend for herself, and fend for herself she does, amongst all of Ginger's luxuries. I was more intrigued by the illustrations versus the story though. Ginger is devoted to her closest confidant and friend- a pig named Petunia. This book has long paragraphs (something Patricia Polacco is very known for) and that is why I would recommend it to 4th grade and up. This would make a delightful read aloud for the intermediate grades. A pig who drinks wine and dance a mean tango? Although all the silliness in this picture book is simply too much for my own personal tastes, young readers find the exaggerated tale of a woman and her beloved pig a hoot. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Reminiscent of Jim Henson's Ms. Piggy, Petunia will endear herself to children and adults alike. She fills in for Ginger, attending openings and parties, wearing Ginger's clothes and makeup; the fact that no one notices is hilarious. Then we moved to Oakland, California. Will Petunia be able to survive without her beloved owner? Apparently one of the symptoms of my disability in academics is the ability of draw very, very well. One day, Ginger accepts an invitation to travel to England to perform as a guest soloist at a prestigious affair and quickly arranges for a house and pig sitter for Petunia-who cancels after Ginger has left. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects here in the U.S. that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. Please try again. A heart-warming story about the power of friendship and love and the unique chances you're presented with when you simply think "I can do this". You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. (age 7-10). We are best friends to this day! The language used is lilting and lovely. I eventually became the mother of two children, Steven and Traci, and devoted much of my days to their education and upbringing. Elegant Virgina Vincent Folsum lives in an equally elegant home in an exclusive neighborhood. I had a terrible time with reading and math. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. A delight from start to finish, this makes a great choice for reading aloud or one-on-one sharing. Year Published 2007. Instead of wallowing in her own misery, Petunia decides to take charge. I love pigs, for their intelligence and sensitivity to their humans so I found this fantasy to be a delight. With her long, flowing headscarves and '30s-style gowns (think Tallulah Bankhead), elegant piano virtuoso Ginger Folsum is the unlikely—and doting—owner of a big, pink pig named Petunia. Since it does have longer paragraphs it is harder to keep kids paying attention to it so that is why I would not recommend it to kids any younger than that. The humor is droll, and the book is entertaining. . It is where all inspired thoughts come from....but when you have electronic screens in front, of you, speaking that voice for you... it DROWNS OUT THE VOICE! Storyline: Ginger is an accomplished pianist and teacher, with a great love for clothes. Lisa (not getting friends updates) Vegan, Jeff VanderMeer's Climate Fiction Reading List. Certainly, this is a good title for sharing with others with its appeal only heightened by the fact that Polacco has based the story on a musician friend of hers. D. in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. The ending wasn't as great as I had hoped, but overall a great book and I enjoyed reading it. In a departure from her many recent picture books on serious topics, Patricia Polacco in this new tale spins a comic story about Ginger, a famous pianist, and her pet pig, Petunia. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Her school year was spent in Oakland, California, and summers in her beloved Michigan. Ginger and Petunia My favorite illustration features Petunia and the governor tangoing right into the fountain of chocolate mousse. Maybe if Petunia wears Ginger's fabul. We got it from the library and renewed it so many time I decided to buy it. Donning Ginger's stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. "My fondest memories are of sitting around a stove or open fire, eating apples and popping corn while listening to the old ones tell glorious stories about their homeland and the past. Ginger is devoted to her closest confidant and friend- a pig named Petunia. The illustrations are colorful and fun. Welcome back. As a matter of fact, most learning disabled children are actually GENIUSES! Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. Makes cookies and blankets all for a performance, Petunia feels very overwhelmed at point. Is sick and confused and is unable to care for Pentunia what 's a pig,... 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