What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang

Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 15, 2018

Review

Another entry into Virj�n's A Pig in a Wig series. Pig is putting together a stage and a band. The band is interrupted when a mouse joins, but manages to come back together for the performance. The majority of the book is structured following the "what this story needs" prompt from the title and filling in various sounds relating to the instruments that are being added to the band. The strange combination of sounds and letters ("ping", "tootle", "brup", and "tish" all make appearances) may frustrate some readers who feel as though they should be able to read this book with only a few words per page, while readers who are at that level may be looking for books with more words and story. However, sweet and simple illustrations and a catchy rhythm makes this book appealing to some. Recommended as an additional purchase.

Overall Book Score: good