Crispin: The Pig Who Had It All

This is probably my favorite Christmas book. My children have learned that the "empty" box is not empty at all. Perfect perfect book for a time of year where children understandably become focused on THINGS rather than people.

This is one of those books that I enjoy reading to my son, as much as he enjoys having it read to him. Crispin is a little pig who has everything, and every Christmas he gets even more. I love the wonderful names: Speedpony Shockjockey, Giga Pigstation and more. But one Christmas Santa gives him an empty box. After sulking about it for awhile, and trying to stop other children playing with it, he is reluctantly drawn into their imagination games and find he is having more fun playing pretend with the other children than he has ever had playing by himself in front of a computer. The pictures are bright and vivid, the message is a good one and both my son and I never tire of this book (he is 3 and a half). Highly recommended

My 2.5 year old son loves this book. The rich illustrations provide wonderful things to talk about. Even though he may not get some of the subtle messages of the story, he does understand that sharing makes things more fun. I would recommend this as a 2 year old and above book.

Ted Dewan writes a great story and his illustrations make it that much better. Crispin, the pig who had it all, learns a wonderful lesson in this book. If your child wants you to read a story over and over and over again, you won't mind repeating "Crispin" -- in fact -- you'll probably enjoy it!