0 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:
O my gosh dont botherWednesday, January 26, 2005
Smith, Dick. Babe: The Galliant Pig. Knopf Paperback.118 pages.
Knopf's Babe The Galliant Pig is an inspiring, and heart-warming story about a pig that goes to the Hoggot farm. At this farm Mrs. Hogget is having dreams of a big fat pig that she can make into bacon. The pig's destiny is breakfast until Mr. Hoggot reveals a talent Babe has. He is a sheepherder. Babe is the best sheep dog Mr. Hoggot has ever hade. Shortly after finding babe's talent he is entered in a sheep-dog championship. The audience is confused to see this sheep-pig. Will this galliant pig win the tournament? Babe The Galliant Pig is the most pointless story I have ever read. There is hardly any plot, and the ending was enormously cheesy. I don't recommend this book to anyone.
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Love and GallantryThursday, August 05, 2004
Babe, a pig raised by a sheep-dog, is a polite, earnest and open-hearted creature. His dream to become a sheepherding animal (despite his obvious handicaps) and his kinship with kind Farmer Hoggett save his life and transform the farm, forever changing the relations between the different kinds of animals, as well as between the animals and the humans. A simple, charming and engaging story about the power of love and gallantry.
2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Truly a classic animal taleThursday, July 03, 2003
Babe captured my heart, as he was trying to save his own skin. This book is truly a classic animal tale, where the creatures take on believable and human emotions and personalities. We see intelligence, fear, hope, and love, in a heartwarming pig, and his other animal friends. The inter-species bond between Babe and his human farmer is delightful! I have read it several times, and each time, see another angle, in this Pig-Shepherd memoir. Should not be limited to any age group, because adults as well as children will be entertained.
Arlene Millman
author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY
(The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier)
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The Best Sheep-pig EverTuesday, December 17, 2002
When I read the book I thought it was great. I think that Babe set a good example because he never gave up.Babe is a pig that wants to be a sheep-dog.But since he is a pig he can't.But he still tried and his owner entered him in the sheep dog trials.I dont want to spoil the ending for youso that is all I have to say.
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Babe the best pigSunday, February 03, 2002
I had to read Babe in school. I didn't think I'd like it but I really did. I think Babe is very nice. He was always kind to others and never tried to be mean in any way. He got people (sheep) to obey him by just being kind. I think people in the whole world should read Babe and try to be like him.