Business Pig

K-Gr 2—Immediately after he is born, it is apparent that Jasper the piglet is different from his siblings. The suit and tie bedecked piglet is a business pig. He does not like mud or other things that pigs like. The volunteers at the sanctuary farm build Jasper an office in the barn and let him help with the bookkeeping. However, not everyone at the farm appreciates Jasper's business acumen, including perspective adoptive families. After seeing other animals get adopted, Jasper forms a plan. He executes it with efficient and professional style to spectacular results. After a thorough interview and contracts signed, Jasper the business pig gets adopted by a very like-minded girl. Good humor abounds in both the illustrations and the writing. Adults will chuckle at Jasper's antics and though some of the humor may be lost on little ones, they will still enjoy Jasper in his adorable little suit. Inked characters and objects, created with wavy lines, scratches and dots, against a soft watercolor background create a charming farm atmosphere and surprisingly expressive faces. Jasper the business savvy piglet will tickle the funny bone of both grown-ups and children.