mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
This kid puts Dudley Dursley to shame! Showered in all presents except perhaps that of parental love (and time)and certainly devoid of gift of imagination, Crispin the pig receives his most memorable present (far more memorable than an xbox, a robot, a huge tv). He receives an empty box. A great lesson on the importance of imagination; friends over consumerism and love over wealth.
thatokiebird's review against another edition
3.0
(Read with little sister as part of the "1,001 Children's Books To Read")
That was a great story! It told an age-old story, but in a new interesting way. I dug it.
That was a great story! It told an age-old story, but in a new interesting way. I dug it.
iymain's review
5.0
I love these books. Each page has tons of little jokes in the details of the illustrations. The pictures themselves are practically expressive enough to carry the story, but the narration is wonderful as well. The space games remind me of Berkley Brethed's comics. I love how intensely focused and totally kid-like the characters are. I also think the overall message about what it really means to "have it all" is one that is very appropriate to children in our increasingly materialistic world.
mat_tobin's review
4.0
This kid puts Dudley Dursley to shame! Showered in all presents except perhaps that of parental love (and time)and certainly devoid of gift of imagination, Crispin the pig receives his most memorable present (far more memorable than an xbox, a robot, a huge tv). He receives an empty box. A great lesson on the importance of imagination; friends over consumerism and love over wealth.
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