Ginger and Petunia

by Patricia Polacco

Book Overview

Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active and what style You are what you wear is her motto. But Ginger s greatest passion is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399245391
• ISBN13: 9780399245398
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Very pleased.

Product was shipped well, in a timely manner, and in the condition stated. Couldn't ask for more.

Ginger and Petunia

All my kids love this book. The characters and story are unique and lots of fun! Patricia Polacco is such a creative, talented artist and author.

A fun read-aloud.

Patricia Polacco's GINGER AND PETUNIA tells of elegant lady Ginger, an accomplished pianist and socially active whose passion is her pampered pet pig Petunia. When Petunia is left on her own, she decides to pose as Ginger - and body even notices This lively, fun animal story requires good reading skills or adult assistance but also makes a fun read-aloud.

Ginger and Petunia

I loved this book! I do a Patricia Polacco author study in my third grade classroom. She has written many books with lasting messages. This one is just plain fun! My students and I always try to figure out which parts of Ms. Polacco's books are really true. In this one, her dear friend, Virginia Vincent Folsum (Ginger), and her pet pig, Petunia, are it. The rest is pure fantasy and a delightful read. You will not stop smiling as Petunia misses her beloved mud baths trying to get through Ginger's busy schedule while she is away. Enjoy!

What a delightful surprise

I stumbled on this book at my local library while I was killing some time before a business meeting. It was a featured book there. Both the story and the pictures are fantastic. It's about a rich socialite woman, Ginger, who leaves her adored pet pig, Petunia, with a pet sitter who never shows. Through a series of events, the pig takes over Ginger's social obligations and fools everyone to thinking she IS Ginger. Further the pig makes mistakes at the events but the mistakes end up working out for the best and the pig, aka, Ginger, becomes more and more celebrated. The ending really delivers with a hilarious dip into a chocolate fountain (thought to be a mud bath by the pig) at an important party. Everyone at the party joins in. This is going to be "the" book I give for gifts this year. It's a real hoot - or should I say oink?!?