Chester the Worldly Pig

This book is so entertaining. Like all Bill Peet books, the words and illustrations are exciting. It is children’s book, but it is a fun read for parents as well. This is a book you will want to read over and over.

Chester The Wordly Pig is a great story for kids to read at elementary ages about 7 -10 years. It's a fun book for adults to read to young children. Bill Peet was an outstanding writer and artist. He did amazing work for Disney, too.

It's one of my kids favorite stories. We're slowly putting together a respectable Bill Peet collection. This is in the top three for my son.I recommend it.

I've been a mother-fan of Bill Peet for 30+ years. My children grew up on them and now my grandchildren. What I like best is the life lessons and morals that are cleverly taught. The language is great fun but also stretches the vocabulary of the growing child. The stories are captivating and everybody (including the parent) can recognize some of the shortcomings in themselves. But the stories alway end with a happy lesson learned and much forgiveness all around. The art work is fantastic. I love reading to children and these books offer plenty of scope for expression and drama, which children love. Bill Pete spent 37 years working for Disney on all the animated greats from Snow White and Bambi all the way up to 101 Dalmations and everything in between. He also worked on the scripts for these movies and after reading even one of his books you can see that same incredible talent. These books should be in every home. After checking them out from the library numerous times over the many years my children were growing up, I am finally starting my own library for my grandchildren. Many of my paper-back versions fell completely apart (with not that much use) so this time it'll be all hard cover.

Bill peet is great. His characters are adorable, his rhymes roll off your tongue. My grandson loves this story -about his favorite animal, the pig, and his wonderful adventures

Bill Peet is one of my favorite children's book authors. I have a set for myself, and I have bought his books for my grandchildren, and am now buying them for my great grandchildren. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with anything Bill has written. They are wonderful books.

The story of a young pig named chester that wants to join the circus very badly. He trys to get in any way he can, so he can show them his great acrobatic tricks. He finally balances on his nose when the train goes by to get their attention. The book is a sweet story with nice illustrations.According to Bill Peets autobiography, this book was his favorite because it reflected his own past . The story of Chester the pigs journey to join the circus is similar to Peet's own journey as a young man to try to get work for Disney studios as an animator in his younger days. Peet did in fact become a successful animator and storymand for Disney. Roscoe the master showman in the story, is in reality Bill's old boss Walt Disney. Walt was respected by Peet, even if they had their differences. If you like Bill Peets books, be sure to read his autobiography, and this book.

My husband and I read Bill Peet books to our kids when they were young...probably around ages 3-7. The stories are intriguing (for kids and for the adult reading the book), and the pictures are fun to look at. I’ve bought many of these books to give as gifts, and I’m buying some to have for our own personal collection.

Love it

I brought this as I am studying Bill Peet for my Dissertation, and it was regarded as his mini biography. It's a really sweet story as well as beautifully illustrated by the the great man himself. It can be admired as a simple children's story as well as one thick with allusions to Bill Peet's rise through Disney and to becoming a storybook illustrator. I thoroughly recommend it.

First pages in and our 5 year old was totally captivated. Love the qualities of perseverance and determination instilled through the story.

Can’t go wrong with a Bill Peet book. Received in perfect condition.

Wonderful books for children. Add to young children's book collection.