Die Handlung kennt man eventuell vom Film 'Ein Schweinchen namens Babe', dem dieses Buch als Grundlage diente. I would really enjoy reading this book to children in year 2 to upper key stage two as I think it is a very important story with themes that are important for all children.ĭieses Buch würde von mir uneingeschränkt das Prädikat 'Pädagogisch besonders wertvoll' erhalten. Furthermore the characters are excellently described and relatable. King-Smith has written some brilliant dialogue within the book that really helps bring the story to life. Furthermore the way in which Babe treats the sheep shows that he does not judge others by their appearances. This shows children that we cannot base ideas on people by appearances only. Fly’s assumption that all non canine animals are stupid is quickly disproven once she met Babe. The story deals with a lot of issues that are appropriate to a primary audience. Babe’s journey throughout the book is very enjoyable as the reader wills him on to succeed. Babe then goes about copying Fly’s mannerisms and he is determined to become a sheep pig. Hogget but miraculously Babe escaped! Babe was then adopted by Fly, the sheepdog on the farm. Originally Babe was going to be fattened up by Mrs. Hogget winning a pig at the fair by correctly guessing the pig’s weight. King-Smith, and thank you.When I was in primary school Babe was the biggest blockbuster film and was extremely popular! I remember our teacher telling us that the film was based on a book and when I read the book that I enjoyed it even more! I was delighted therefore to have the opportunity to revisit one of my favourite childhood stories.

His autobiography, Chewing the Cud, was published in 2004.īaa-ram-ewe, Mr.

King-Smith was a highly prolific author, writing over 100 books since 1978. His farming life informed his writing, and many of his books featured animals in some capacity, including The Sheep-Pig, The Fox Busters, Harriet the Hare, and The Invisible Dog. The BBC reports that King-Smith “was a farmer for 20 years before turning his hand to writing,” penning his first book when he was well into his fifties. Babe was not the only film adaptation of King-Smith’s work his story The Water Horse, about a mysterious Scottish sea creature, was adapted into a film of the same name in 2007. King-Smith’s book The Sheep Pig was adapted into the 1995 film Babe, which went on to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. His agent, who confirmed the news, noted that King-Smith had been in declining health for a number of years. The best-selling British author of The Sheep-Pig passed away at age 88.ĭick King-Smith, best-selling children’s author, has passed away in his sleep.

Babe by Dick King-Smith