I am a Pink Pig / Soy un Cerdito Rosa
What’s inside...
I am a Pink Pig is a bilingual English/Spanish book designed for young children just starting their reading journey. It is the first book in the Reading Stars series, aimed at fostering a lifelong love of reading. The book emphasizes repetition and features less than 50 words to build reading confidence. It includes 20 pages and introduces 13 different words for the child to learn, such as 'I', 'am', 'pink', 'pig', and more. This book provides a fun and interactive way for children to engage with language and develop their reading skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the pig is pink? What makes it special?
How do you think the pig feels about being different? Can you relate to its feelings?
What would you do if you met someone who looked different from everyone else?
What did you learn about being unique from this story?
If you were a colorful animal, which one would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters to life and emphasize the emotions described in the story.
Encourage your child to describe the illustrations and how they add depth to the story, fostering a deeper understanding of visual cues.
Pause at key moments in the book to let your child predict what might happen next, stimulating their critical thinking and anticipation skills.
After reading, engage in a creative activity like drawing their version of a unique animal, connecting the theme of individuality to a personal experience.
Relate the theme of the book to real-life experiences by discussing times when they or someone they know felt different and how they handled those feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: The story portrays a pink pig that looks different from other typical pigs, emphasizing the beauty and acceptance of diverse characteristics.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and embrace diversity in their peers, promoting inclusivity and respect for differences in appearance and culture.
Example Lesson: Self-Confidence
Explanation: The pink pig in the story proudly identifies itself despite being different, illustrating the importance of self-acceptance and self-love.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be confident in their own skin and to value their unique attributes, regardless of external opinions.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Presented in both English and Spanish, the book provides an opportunity for children to learn and practice a new language in a fun context.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these language skills in real-world settings, enhancing their communication abilities and cultural awareness.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the story, the pink pig interacts with other animals, showing how to form friendships based on kindness and mutual respect, rather than appearances.
Real-World Application: This teaches children how to build and maintain friendships by focusing on personal qualities and character, fostering social skills.