Review of I'm Not a Pig in Underpants by Elwood H. Smith

Authors

Courtney Raymond, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Publisher

Creative Editions

City

Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America

Date of Publication

2013

ISBN

978-1-56846-229-5

Date of Review

2014

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Modern Literature

Keywords

Children's literature, reviews

Review

Despite being a celebrated illustrator and former art director, Smith’s picture book about the identity of its mysterious narrator falls flat. Attempts at humor and intrigue are lost in less-than-appealing plot, peppered with rough rhymes and awkward plot points. While the illustrations are unique, and there is an attempt at a twist in the end, the story fails to inspire much beyond the few laughs the word “underpants” will receive. Early elementary students might find the illustrations funny, and a few new animals are introduced throughout the book, but as a whole, the book does not add much to a school or personal library. Optional. Courtney Raymond, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University

Recommended Citation

Raymond, Courtney, "Review of I'm Not a Pig in Underpants by Elwood H. Smith" (2014). Library Intern Book Reviews. 109.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/109

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