PIGS HAVE WINGS (LITTLE OWL)

A pig takes flight and proves that nothing is impossible in Welton’s picture book.

Miz Peg has a dream to soar like a bird through the air. The problem? She’s not a bird—she’s a pig. She tries to fly but always ends up falling to the ground. She fantasizes about having wings but is told that’s impossible: “But they all say ‘Oh, my dear! / You know pigs don’t have wings.” She goes on to get some helpful advice from birds, and learns that she has to have faith in herself before she can soar: “When your heart finally sings, / Believe and you will fly.” Welton’s story offers a child-friendly lesson on the importance of believing in oneself, showing how it can bring even a seemingly far-fetched dream within reach. The rhyming story and its message are simple, and young readers will find it easy to follow along. Pham’s full-color illustrations are vivid, with a nostalgic style that recalls cartoon art of the early 2000s. The wide-ranging, all-animal cast adds to the fun, from the birds that encourage Peg to find her wings to her bandmates on the farm.

A lively animal story with a heartfelt message about self-confidence.