Bertie is a pig with a problem. He is all wrapped up in himself. When he walks down the street and meets others, all he does is criticize them. But all that changes when he sees Ruby, the prettiest rabbit he's ever come across. Bertie decides to throw a huge party to impress her. When the big day comes, the community sends him a message about their response to his constant rude behavior.
Claudia Boldt graduated with a master's degree in illustration from the Glasgow School of Art and in this nifty children's picture book, she delivers a sobering message about the dead-end street of rude behavior. In a clever twist, some of the message comes from Bertie's toothbrush who doesn't get any respect from him.
There is another way to relate to people and those who walk it find that it does change their lives and brings a glow to their relationships. You're a Rude Pig, Bertie! shows the down-side of selfish, me-first-behavior and advocates courtesy as a path with heart.
