Three chapters outline the meeting, bonding, and destined-to-endure friendship between Pig and Goose. Pig’s upbeat personality imbues all their endeavors, from trying to fly (a failure, but worthy of laughing that includes snorting and honking), to picnicking by the pond, to a glorious First-Day- of-Spring Party, with an appreciation of life’s small pleasures. By the time the party dishes are dried, Goose fully realizes the value of his new friendship with Pig and tells her so: “'Pig,’ whispered Goose, 'you are wonderful.’ 'Really?’ Pig said, blushing. ' Me ?’ 'Yes,’ said Goose, 'you.’” That open acknowledgement of a friend’s quality, especially one who never misses an opportunity to boost those around her, is a lovely close to a delightful story. (Ages 4-7)

Find Pig and Goose a place on the friendship shelf with the likes of Frog and Toad, Elephant and Piggie, and Houndsley and Catina.
—Kirkus Reviews

An unlikely friendship springs to life with good humor, kindness, and compassion.

In this early reader with five short chapters, emerging readers meet Pig and Goose. Pig is happy. She loves to dance. She loves to eat. But she cannot fly. And she cannot swim. Goose can fly like a bird. Goose can glide across the water beautifully. But he cannot tell stories or host a party like Pig can. Pig and Goose are very different. But what they do have in common is that they like each other. And they love springtime.

Simple text and charming illustrations guide beginning readers throughout the story and encourage independent reading.