Pete & Pickles by Berkeley Breathed. New York: Philomel Books, 2008.

ISBN: 0-399-25082-4

Annotation: Pete is a pig who lives a predictable life until he meets Pickles, a runaway circus elephant. He saves Pickles’ life and a caring relationship grows between two very different personalities in this book that celebrates differences and friendship.

Media: virtual acrylics and watercolors

Curricular Connections: 5-8th grades:Friendship, loyalty, responsibility, similarities and differences, acceptance

Rating: 5Q/5P

RAC 7.21.09