Tina Neely

Bacon Bits (Bacon for short) wants to help his family get ready for Christmas. Everyone has a job to make Santa’s work easier, and Bacon would like his own job too. He attempts to help his forever daddy build special toys for children, but he ends up making a big mess. He tries to help his forever mom spread the joy of Christmas by singing Christmas carols, but poor Bacon does not have the best singing voice. He even tries to help mawmaw by sealing Christmas card envelopes with his nose, but he makes all the cards go soggy. But just when Bacon has given up all hope of helping Santa, Santa recognizes Bacon’s unique talent and finds the perfect job for a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.

Tina Neely’s Bacon’s Very Important Christmas Job! ​ is a delightful and heartwarming children’s book that captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of Bacon Bit, a lovable Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. ​ The story follows Bacon’s journey as he tries to help Santa in numerous ways, but nothing seems to go according to plan. ​ Every time things go wrong, his family tells him he is loved. A wonderful way to remind young readers that everyone is loved and has something special to contribute. ​

This is a funny and charming story for young readers, with valuable lessons about love, acceptance, belonging, and finding one’s special role in the world. ​

The book’s vibrant and quirky illustrations complement the story perfectly. ​ The inclusion of over five hundred hidden hearts adds an interactive element, making it a fun and engaging read for children. ​

Star rating:  5 Stars 

Summary: A festive, heartwarming tale that will leave readers smiling and inspired. ​Pig-tastic!