My kids and I have really liked this series! We purchased a hard copy of Pigology to better enjoy the great illustrations throughout the book.

While this is a book geared for kids, it is still fun for adults. I certainly learned some things I did not know before about pigs.

cute little book with great illustrations. ebook edition was very hard to read on phone or kindle but I find this is the case with most childrens books. I'm sure as an actual hard copy it would be amazing.

I was a bit surprised by some parts of this book. We get a lot of the expected facts: biology, types of pigs, roles around the world. We do get a fair amount about the intelligence and sensitivity of pigs but also a section about eating pork. BOth are conveyed as fact, witout emotion or bias. There's no agenda apart from expressing facts.

Pigology byDaisy Bird and Camilla Pintonato reminded me of a water downed version of my text books from college. (I studied animals science.)

Lots of facts ranging in a wide variety of topics. I think the age range of 8+ is perfect. The PDF copy might be different and better organized, but for the Kindle edition things seemed a little disorganized and scattered.

For a child interested in becoming a vet, animal handler, farmer, etc I think this book would make a great gift.

I received an eARC from Princeton Architectural Press through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Pigology is a beautiful, illustrated encyclopedia for children and adults (age 8+) all about Pigs.
There is so much fun and interesting information within this book and I learned so much from it that I didn't know before.
The book gives information on different breeds of pigs, the origin of pigs, the family of animals pigs are from, how much pork is consumed in the world and so much more!
Each page is beautifully designed and illustrated with so much to see and look at.
This is a must for any animal/pig lover or for curious children.

Pigology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia by Daisy Bird is a very informative, easy-to-understand book about pigs. I was drawn to this book because pigs are my favorite animal. I loved learning ALL the facts that were in this book and how the graphic charts were broken down and explained. I learned new things that I did not know before. This book would be perfect for any animal lover or someone who wants to learn more about pigs. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. (My review is also on Goodreads.)

Pigology is a fascinating illustrated reference all about pugs. Included is a huge variety of information about pigs. The illustrations are beautiful and sometimes whimsical. There is a bit of the book that focuses on the consumption of pig as meat, which I found a little offputting as a vegetarian. But I loved learning more about pigs.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

This book looks like one for children. It´s not for young ones, but rather for those around the age of perhaps 8 to 10 years old, as it contains a lot of text and information. The pictures are sweet and some of the info is interesting, but I was astonished that it was mostly about pigs as suppliers of meat, starting with a sentence that says that every pig will be eaten one day. Besides, if this topic is addressed, the suffering of pigs and other animals could well be included in a way that school children understand.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my! I couldn't get enough of this book! I loved it and so did my niece who is obsessed with pigs! Growing up around farm animals, I thought I knew all there was to know but this book taught me more. Daisy Bird did an amazing job writing this book and the illustrations by Camilla Pintonato are lovely! I can't wait to purchase a copy for my niece and our library.

Thank you NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for this ARC!

This book is fantastic. Not only does it not water down the facts of pigs, but it showcases all different types of pigs. I love the facts and the artwork. Plus, this children's book didn't talk down to the reader which I appreciated.

I loved Pigology! This is a book that can easily be called a children's picture book, but older kids will enjoy it, and even so with adults. I found out all kinds of new information about these creatures I have always loved and even wanted as a pet, but as an adult watcher of true crime (this is going to get dark) learn they will Eat ANYTHING. You do with that knowledge what you will. This reminds me of one of my favorite kids books series, The Magic School Bus. This is one that you might quickly read through, but if you really take the time, you can go down a rabbit hole of knowledge and research. I just loved this so much and I cannot wait to buy it in hardback for myself, gifts, and library. I can only hope this is the beginning of a new series! Cowology maybe?

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Recieved ARC from NetGalley. The book has a lot of information on pigs. It was a tough read on a phone. Must have a larger screen or physical copy of book to fully enjoy the information and graphics.

At first I thought the book was for young readers, however it read for an older child. It had lot of information that would be good for any age that has an interest in pigs.

First of all- the book starts off with pig butts. So, already we are off to a great start.
Second- you really don't know what you don't know about pigs until you read an ultimate encyclopedia of pigs.
The art is adorable- I love this style. Unconventional for an "encyclopedia" which is why its so perfect for a book that teaches evvvvverything about pigs in a very tongue-in-cheek manner.

The pig facts are all interesting, but the latter half of the book that discusses food and non-food uses of pig parts and then mythology, pop culture, and pig wit- I enjoyed especially.

There was a Gail Gibbons book called The Milk Makers, and it was weirdly one of my favorite books in the world as a kid (who grew up nowhere near a farm) and this really reminded me of that book, so it warmed my heart. I still have that book, the cover is a mess- and I will be picking this one up! Hopefully my kid is as into farm animals as I am.

Chef's kiss! Thanks for the review copy and sneak peek!

What adorable illustrations by Camilla Pintonato in Daisy Bird's book, Pigology! Readers will learn some very interesting pig facts about everything ranging from pig leg length to number of taste buds to manure produced daily. There are so many other topics also covered in this book in addition to fun facts: pigs' roles in different cultures, pig developmental stages, pigs in mythology and folklore, and even pigs as a food source.

I could not quite nail down what reader age group the book is targeting. I initially assumed it would be for young children; but, having read the book, I think it might be for older children, instead. I do have to admit, I got uncomfortable reading about the different ways pigs can be used as food alongside so many fun facts about pigs. All in all, it's a very fun book, but I have to say the illustrations steal the show.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for the advanced e-ARC of this book to review. This is an incredibly informative encyclopedic look at pigs - from their types to their cultural significance and proper care, and food dishes involving pork. I would say that the language used is challenging for the age group this is intended for, but more catered toward younger readers than if a little one picked up a classic adult text. I'd recommend the book more for older kids, especially the kind who love deep-diving into animal books and really fixate on trivia and factoids about their favorites. (I definitely have an animal-obsessed kid in the family who loves the nitty gritty details like this.) That said, the book does go into things like gelatin and leather production and how baby piglets are made, so it's a very advanced overview. I also loved the illustration style and would love to see more art throughout!

I requested and enjoyed a digital copy of this book from Netgalley.
I would have enjoyed it more in print format. i was not able to appreciate the illustrations.
FULL of impressive facts and trivia, geared toward young children but informative to all ages, this book is both entertaining and educational.

Call me bias because of my love of pigs, but I adored this novel! It was beautifully illustrated and contained so many interesting and random facts about pigs that I devoured it in one sitting. The cover drew me in, but the content made me stay. This novel goes into the history of pigs, it gives illustrations and facts about a variety of breed of pigs, the life cycle of pigs, how pig is used in the world (this part made me sad as I do not eat pork), and completely random facts.

I double checked a few facts in the story and found them to be correct.

Favorite fact: the biggest pig weighed a ton! Pigs can live to be up to 23 years old!

Overall, this was a pretty kid friendly text. I showed parts of it to my 10 year old and read some fun facts aloud to my family.

Pigology is a beautifully illustrated ode to pigs written by Daisy Bird and illustrated by Camilla Pintonato. Due out 26th Oct 2021 from Princeton Architectural Press, it's 76 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is such a cute and engaging book. Although it's aimed at young readers (circa 6-10 years), I learned quite a lot myself about pigs, their history, and how they interact with humans. Each page includes interesting facts and trivia as well as colorful illustrations of pigs doing the things pigs do.

The layout is logical and arranged in easy to follow chapters: general pig info, pig-biology, the foods and other products pigs provide us, pigs in mythology and culture, and a final chapter showing some of the different breeds and their origins.

The book is quite text heavy for very young readers, but full of interesting facts and trivia. The illustrations are very well done and full of small details which invite a closer look. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, as well as for the home library.

Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Welcome to the wonderful world of pigs! Pigology is filled with incredible pig facts told in a playful tone by Daisy Bird, with irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato.

Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology/i> delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato. This lively visual encyclopedia, a follow-up to Chickenology, offers something to discover for everyone young and old: nature- and animal-loving young readers, pig enthusiasts, pig farmers, and pet pig owners alike!

You eat like a pig. Your place is a pigsty. You're hogging all the limelight. Pigs equal insults in many a mind. This book hopes to set a few records straight and give you a basic grounding in how to choose, own, raise and care for your pig, regardless of what your intentions are. I'm an almost lifelong vegetarian so I would never eat a pig, but I do like the animals. Ignorantly associated with squalor, pigs are not dirty animals - unless they're forced into being so by their human predators. They're also smart - more than dogs even - and among the most intelligent animals in the world.

But they are exploited hugely. Whether your plan is to do that or to have one as a pet, this book will set you up with the basic information you will need to make smart choices and to care for your animal competently. It's laid out according to the following section headings (although there's an introductory section, which for once I did read, that's not included in the content listing for some reason):

Bon Appetiti
Food All year Round
The International Pig
Sausageology
Everything But the Squeal
Pigs and Humans
The Mythological Pig
Chinese Zodiac
Wit and Wisdom
Fame!
Worth Their Weight in Gold
The Perfect Pigsty
pigs as Pets
A rainbow of Breeds
A rainbow of Breeds
Vietnamese Potbellied Pig, Odssabaw Island Hog
Danish Protest Pig, Meishan
Gloucester Old Spot, Large White
Black Iberian, Mulefoot

The book is amusing and colorful, with entertaining illustrations and enough information to set you on the right track without being a PhD dissertation. I commend this as a worthy read for anyone wanting to pig out and go hog wild!