A Pig Tale

Millie was allergic to dust and dirt; it made her eyes watery & made her sneeze.

Her brothers and her sisters made fun of Millie who was frequently teased.

Do you know a child that suffers from allergies? Bullying? Being different? If so, then Pig Tale is a a must read. This story about a pig named Millie who is allergic to dust and dirt, is a wonderful story teaches a lesson to children about not fitting in and being disliked for being different.

Millie is constantly teased by her brothers and sisters because she doesn't like to roll in the mud on the farm where she lives. She doesn't like to get dirty at all because she has allergies - the dirt makes her sneeze and makes her eyes water. So Millie likes to stay clean - but other pigs don't understand this. After all - it's unnatural!

However, when the farmer's pet dog dies, his daughter is distraught, and the farmer let's Millie become his daughter's new pet. With this, Millie goes on an adventure in bravery and reaping it's rewards.

Told in rhyme, Pig Tale is truly a delightful "tale" of how the woes of life can be turned into something positive. But mostly it is a tale that teaches children the importance of tolerance and acceptance, a lesson that all children should learn at an early age so that they can grow up to become responsible and kind adults.

Pig Tale

Author: Paul M. Kramer

Illustrator: Krishna Yuval

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The Story of Ruby Bridges

On Ruby's first day, a large crowd of angry white people gathered outside.

The people carried signs that said they didn't want black children in a white school.

People called Ruby names; some wanted to hurt her... the marshals carried guns.

Ruby would hurry through the crowd and not say a word.

You may have heard about when schools were first integrated in the South, but have you heard about the brave little girl who endured angry white parents who shouted at her every day because they didn't want black children attending school with their children?

I'm talking about Ruby Bridges, and if your child doesn't know who she is, this is the perfect time to read The Story Of Ruby Bridges to them. Why? Because today is the last day of Black History Month and the eve of Women's History Month, and the perfect time to learn about Ruby's story. Not only is it a story that teaches children courage, it also teaches how to love others - even if they don't love or understand you.

Chances are you've seen the Norman Rockwell 1964 Paintingof young Ruby Bridges, then only six-years old, being escorted to school by U.S. Marshals as a result of her decision to a school that had been all-white. It was a time of racial strife, and many white parents stop sending their children to school because they didn't want them to go to the same school as a black child. So for months, Ruby studied alone in her class - but she didn't let loneliness stop her. Ruby learned to read and write and she continued to learn day after day - all by herself.

The Story Of Ruby Bridges  is a great picture book for young children for many reasons.It teaches children that doing the brave thing isn't always the easy thing - but that it can still be done with dignity and grace. Also, even though each morning, Ruby was shouted at - and sometimes had tomatoes and other items thrown at her - she went to school and never gave up, because she and her parents were determined for her to have the best education. It is a story that all children, especially those who have faced adversity and bullying at school can learn from.