Juice the Pig

No.  This book has nothing to do with science other than all the animals in the book.

• Author: Martine Oborne
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Year Published: 1996
• ISBN: 0805051724

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Kindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

This book s about a pig who is very fond of hats. He has all different kinds of hats and gives them to his friends and discovers the joy of sharing.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: Medium
• Authority: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Liteary Artistry: Medium
• Appearance: Medium

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

No.  This book has nothing to do with science other than all the animals in the book.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

They could ask themselves wether these are characteristics of real animals. They could also learn a lesson on sharing.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes about sharing.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

There is not much of a science topic.  All of the animals' appearances are accurate.  The hats that he wears also present similar depictions to the animals. For example, the hat he wears around the giraffe is very tall and long and the hat he wears around the crocodile is fierce, pointy, and green.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

The animals display human characteristics as well as their natural individual characteristics. For example, the pig is wearing clothes, but the monkey is in the right habitat climbing a tree.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No some of the animals live in their correct homes while others do not.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The animals all look very clear and accurate.  They are cartoons.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

The pig lives in a very typical American household.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

It shows a close association with animals and sharing.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

It gives accurate depictions of how certain animals would act. This could make students want to learn more about the animals.