by Jean Little
First published 1987
Saddlebottom stands apart from other Saddleback pigs. Where his breed should display their characteristic saddle marking across their backs, his appears on his bottom instead. His mother views this difference as shameful and treats him as an embarrassment to their bloodline. The young pig faces constant disapproval for something beyond his control. Yet Saddlebottom refuses to let his unusual appearance define his worth. Through determination and his own unique qualities, he transforms what others see as a flaw into something remarkable. His journey from outcast to celebrated pig proves that being different can become a strength. The story shows how Saddlebottom rises above his mother's harsh judgment to achieve fame that surpasses any other Saddleback pig before him.
Genres: fiction, animals, family-life
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, uplifting
Tropes: outcasts, transformation
Setting: Saddleback
Period: 20th-century
112 pages · Hardcover · G K Hall & Co