Piglet is a fictional character from A. A. Milnes Winnie-the-Pooh books). He is Winnie-the-Poohs closest friend among all the toys and animals featured in the stories. Although he is a "Very Small Animal" of a generally timid disposition, he tries to be brave and on occasion conquers his fears). Piglet is best friends with Pooh and is also especially close to Christopher Robin and the rest of the main characters). Piglet is based on one of Christopher Robin Milnes stuffed animals). In the original colour versions of Ernest H. Shepards illustrations in the Winnie‑the‑Pooh books, Piglet has pale pink skin and a green jumper. He is smaller than most animals, being only slightly taller than Roo). Piglet himself can read and write, at least well enough for short notes). In the illustrations for The House at Pooh Corner, it appears that Piglet spells his own name "Piglit", although it is rendered as "Piglet" in the actual text even when describing his signature). In the Disney adaptations, Piglet is portrayed as having a stutter.