Life had always been easy for Norman. He was, after all, a good pig... not like his neighbor, Sidney. Rules and systems and schedules - they all seemed a bit slippery to Sidney. Norman couldn't help but look down on Sidney, and Sidney couldn't help but look down on himself - until, that is, the day they each received an invitation from God. He had something to tell them.
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"This is a beautifully written book and I would not mind owning it. When you read it, make sure you read the note at the end, it is almost as important as the story itself. "
— Snorkle (5 out of 5 stars)
“Vischer, co-creator of the popular Veggie Tales characters, here offers a poignant fable about how pride can instigate one’s fall.”
— Publishers Weekly“Vischer’s performance is a good match for his whimsical fantasy of the plight of Sidney and Norman, two very different pigs who receive an invitation to meet God.”
— Audiofile" I'm not religious but, even with the God part, this is a good message about being yourself and about how you think of others. "
— Dixie, 1/9/2009" I loved this children's book. It has a powerful message, and makes for a good FHE. "
— Jenny, 8/6/2008" Children's Department selection. A touching reminder of God's love for all his children. "
— Laura, 1/2/2008" I gave this book as a Christmas present last year. I cleaned the store out. Loved it. <br/> "
— Bonnie, 9/23/2007Phil Vischer is the creator of the popular animated VeggieTales series and author of many books. Though he no longer owns the company that produces VeggieTales, he still voices many of the characters and is a consulting scriptwriter. In 2005, he founded and now runs Jellyfish Labs and JellyTelly, a network for faith-based creative projects, including his latest direct-to-DVD series What’s in the Bible. He also hosts a weekly podcast. Phil lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife and three children.