Pig Tales

This iconographic-animated collection includes a pair of 2011 picture book adaptations featuring pig protagonists. Prolific author and illustrator David McPhail's Pig Pig Returns serves up the latest adventure from the titular pig series, as the young porker initially resists a road trip with his aunt and uncle but comes around quickly once he takes in some fun sights, including a house constructed from soda cans, and a three-legged chicken. Written and drawn by David Hyde Costello, Little Pig Joins the Band spotlights the youngest member of a pig clan, who whines about being too small to play most of Gramps' band instruments, but rises to the occasion when the makeshift family ensemble lacks order. Bonus features include interviews with the authors. A solid porcine double feature, this is recommended. Aud: K, P. (J. Williams-Wood)