Down in the Boondocks

by Wilson Gage

Book Overview

Crispin is a rich little piggy who has everything. Well, almost everything. One Christmas, Crispin gets the one thing he doesn't have; the very best thing in the whole world. Which isn't quite what... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688800858
• ISBN13: 9780688800857
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A truly wonderful story. I LOVE this book!

As an author myself ("Sofa Boy"), I felt compelled to write this review and mention that when touring the country reading my book at any number of library and bookstore visits I make, I often read this book as a companion to my own (always crediting the author). This is such a tremendous book with not only a terrific message about imagination and friendship, but it is laid out so skillfully and dramatically. The children I'm reading to are always riveted when hearing this book (and of course I perform ALL the character voices)! I adore this book - it brings me lovingly back to my own playful youth, and I can't give it any higher praise than that!

down in the boondocks

I rate Down in the Boondocks a 5 star . I read the book years ago to my kids when they were little; but could never find it in the library again. I have thought about that book over and over through the years.It is so fun to read and the illustrations are hilarious. I now have grand kids and plan on keeping the book around just for the small children/adults to come to my house and enjoy.

Favorite Christmas book

This is probably my favorite Christmas book. My children have learned that the "empty" box is not empty at all. Perfect perfect book for a time of year where children understandably become focused on THINGS rather than people.

Great for younger kids too

My 2.5 year old son loves this book. The rich illustrations provide wonderful things to talk about. Even though he may not get some of the subtle messages of the story, he does understand that sharing makes things more fun. I would recommend this as a 2 year old and above book.

Terrific story with wonderful illustrations.

Ted Dewan writes a great story and his illustrations make it that much better. Crispin, the pig who had it all, learns a wonderful lesson in this book. If your child wants you to read a story over and over and over again, you won't mind repeating "Crispin" -- in fact -- you'll probably enjoy it!