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Pig in a Wig
What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch
Join Pig and her friends in another fun read-aloud adventure as they figure out a way to keep the picnic fun and games going, even with a little rain. What this story needs
is a pig in a wig
baking bread,
pouring punch,
and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch.
But just as the outdoor fun and games get started, a thunderstorm rolls in and it turns out what this story really needs is . . . another place to eat! The "What This Story Needs..." books are bright and lively and inspire giggles. "A story with echoes of Seuss and Willems," School Library Journal said in a starred review of What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush.
is a pig in a wig
baking bread,
pouring punch,
and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch.
But just as the outdoor fun and games get started, a thunderstorm rolls in and it turns out what this story really needs is . . . another place to eat! The "What This Story Needs..." books are bright and lively and inspire giggles. "A story with echoes of Seuss and Willems," School Library Journal said in a starred review of What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published May 10, 2016
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January 25, 2020
This short rhyming book was one that Neo chose to test out his skills at reading in a rhythm. All about a pig who wears a wig and wants to create a nice picnic for their friends. Making sure there is enough food, the pig makes their way outside and lays out the spread. When the sky stops cooperating, Pig and the others will need to come up with a new plan.
Neo thought that this book was quite fast, racing through the story quickly. With few words on the page, it is good for those readers who are still scared off by lots to read on each page. He recommends it for early level readers, as the words are simple and the illustrations were decent enough to hold his attention.
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Neo thought that this book was quite fast, racing through the story quickly. With few words on the page, it is good for those readers who are still scared off by lots to read on each page. He recommends it for early level readers, as the words are simple and the illustrations were decent enough to hold his attention.
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March 29, 2017
First sentence: What this story needs is a pig in a wig, baking bread, pouring punch, and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch.
Premise/plot: The Pig in a Wig is meeting her friends for a picnic lunch!
My thoughts: This one might be my favorite of the three I've read. The story is packed with fun. I would love to be there with them at the picnic! The book is just joyful!
Premise/plot: The Pig in a Wig is meeting her friends for a picnic lunch!
My thoughts: This one might be my favorite of the three I've read. The story is packed with fun. I would love to be there with them at the picnic! The book is just joyful!
June 21, 2024
Typical Pig in a Wig book - a bit silly and entertaining, but nothing to write home about.
July 8, 2016
Love this Pig in a Wig series! Bold and colorful illustrations with a fun, rhyming text are perfectly suited for emergent readers. Kids who like the Elephant & Piggie series will also enjoy these books immensely. Recommended for preschool thru Kindergarten. Reviewed by: Alyson D., Youth Services, Vernon Area Public Library
January 11, 2019
As a high school librarian, my life is dominated by YA books. While I love them, they are just as long as adult books and take and an hours long commitment. And sometimes you just need to delve into something different for a change or a break. I have found myself choosing to review more picture books and middle grade books, just because it’s fun. I also have a built in audience at home that give immediate feedback.
So, I just discovered A Pig in a Wig books. They are super cute and a quick read. I was a little slowed down by having to read it 5 times by request. I would say that can be interpreted as a high recommendation from a 3 year old.
A Pig in a Wig elicited giggles (probably because of the rhyme) but I had to explain what a wig was. Pig was preparing for a picnic and a picnic is a 3-4 year olds favorite activity. I think some of the new vocabulary will include wig, punch and breeze. The major attention grabber was the 2 page spread with the impending storm and the words whoosh, boom , plop, splash accompanied by looks of panic on the character’s faces. They rush to pack up their picnic, but instead of being disappointed by the rain, they just set up a picnic in the living room and continue their fun. My little reader was especially enthralled by the bees found on several of the pages. She was concerned when they followed the characters into the living room, but then decided it was ok.
The illustrations are bright and fun. There are lots of details on the pages, but they are not cluttered so I think it’s great for emerging readers. The rhymes really grab the listeners attention and it’s something that the little ones can identify with. You might need to be prepared for an immediate picnic after reading this book. I think any preK-2 grade will enjoy this book. It’s a great fit for a school library, is an engaging read aloud and I see potential for a lot of literacy based activities at different stations in the library. If you happen to be an IB PYP school, Pig illustrates what it means to be a thinker and a risk-taker.
So, I just discovered A Pig in a Wig books. They are super cute and a quick read. I was a little slowed down by having to read it 5 times by request. I would say that can be interpreted as a high recommendation from a 3 year old.
A Pig in a Wig elicited giggles (probably because of the rhyme) but I had to explain what a wig was. Pig was preparing for a picnic and a picnic is a 3-4 year olds favorite activity. I think some of the new vocabulary will include wig, punch and breeze. The major attention grabber was the 2 page spread with the impending storm and the words whoosh, boom , plop, splash accompanied by looks of panic on the character’s faces. They rush to pack up their picnic, but instead of being disappointed by the rain, they just set up a picnic in the living room and continue their fun. My little reader was especially enthralled by the bees found on several of the pages. She was concerned when they followed the characters into the living room, but then decided it was ok.
The illustrations are bright and fun. There are lots of details on the pages, but they are not cluttered so I think it’s great for emerging readers. The rhymes really grab the listeners attention and it’s something that the little ones can identify with. You might need to be prepared for an immediate picnic after reading this book. I think any preK-2 grade will enjoy this book. It’s a great fit for a school library, is an engaging read aloud and I see potential for a lot of literacy based activities at different stations in the library. If you happen to be an IB PYP school, Pig illustrates what it means to be a thinker and a risk-taker.
January 25, 2020
This short rhyming book was one that I chose to test out my skills at reading in a rhythm. All about a pig who wears a wig and wants to create a nice picnic for their friends. Making sure there is enough food, the pig makes their way outside and lays out the spread. When the sky stops cooperating, Pig and the others will need to come up with a new plan.
I thought that this book was quite fast, racing through the story quickly. With few words on the page, it is good for those readers who are still scared off by lots to read on each page. I recommend it for early level readers, as the words are simple and the illustrations were decent enough to hold his attention.
I thought that this book was quite fast, racing through the story quickly. With few words on the page, it is good for those readers who are still scared off by lots to read on each page. I recommend it for early level readers, as the words are simple and the illustrations were decent enough to hold his attention.
October 3, 2017
In this third book, our friend the pig in a wig sets out with a delicious picnic lunch to have some fun with her friends. And while things are great for a while, as happens in all great stories, a problem arises, one that isn't too surprising (a rainstorm), but which makes the book great for teaching children about predicting events. It also makes for a great opportunity to talk about solving the problem. The simple rhyming text and colorful pictures are attractive and appealing to youngsters as well, which doesn't hurt any. That red wig is, after all, very eye-catching.
January 30, 2018
The Pig in a Wig and his friends get together a picnic lunch but then have to come up with a new location when it starts to rain.
A somewhat easy read (blanket and ketchup can be challenging words) that features ch sounds but not so much you'll be dreaming of ch words. There's something about a pig that wears a wig but no other clothing that I find jolting whenever I see him. Kids will probably think he's giggle-worthy. Other than that, this is a fun story of some creative problem solving and a great idea for a picnic location on a rainy day. Great read before a picnic.
A somewhat easy read (blanket and ketchup can be challenging words) that features ch sounds but not so much you'll be dreaming of ch words. There's something about a pig that wears a wig but no other clothing that I find jolting whenever I see him. Kids will probably think he's giggle-worthy. Other than that, this is a fun story of some creative problem solving and a great idea for a picnic location on a rainy day. Great read before a picnic.
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May 20, 2020This is fun to read. The story is cute (albeit predictable after the first read) and balances word placement and repetition really, really well! What I especially love is that the story doesn’t talk down to kids. Get the full review at the Reading Tub.
May 4, 2017
I like this one almost as well as the original story!
January 31, 2018
What to do when the pig in a wig and her friends' picnic gets interrupted by a rainstorm?
March 7, 2018
We didn't enjoy this as much as the original Pig in a Wig. My 3-year old was mildly entertained by this one, but I still enjoyed the rhymes and the illustrations are cute.
September 25, 2018
Fun read aloud for picnic storytime—rhyming words and rhythms make this a pleasure to read. Limited story.
September 28, 2019
A solid beginning readers book for ages 4-8. Focuses on sight words and rhyming. Fun story for both children and adult readers.
October 24, 2019
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July 29, 2021
The story of a picnic and the food and activities Pig and her friends do. Then, unfortunately, things get temporarily halted by a rainstorm.
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November 22, 2019AR 2.9
I have no idea why this is a 2.9. J read it in about 30 seconds. Twice in a row. Nice book, but rated oddly high on the AR scale. Teacher had J read this to the class. So, 3 times at home and once at school. (Might’ve been 4 at home. I can’t remember. It’s so short.
I have no idea why this is a 2.9. J read it in about 30 seconds. Twice in a row. Nice book, but rated oddly high on the AR scale. Teacher had J read this to the class. So, 3 times at home and once at school. (Might’ve been 4 at home. I can’t remember. It’s so short.
May 30, 2016
My Review: Pig in a Wig is meeting friends for a picnic lunch. She prepare baked bread, punch, pies, sandwiches and more food. With plates and blanket added to her basket she was ready to meet her friends at the park. Rabbit and squirrel were there to help set the blanket on the grass while placing the food on the blanket. After a quick bit and decided to pick some apples, play a game of catch and kite. They sat down to munch and crunch when suddenly, 'whoosh, boom, plop and splash', it started to rain. They quickly grab the blanket and food and headed to a dry place to continue the fun. A simple and fun story for elementary readers. The colorful illustrations helps to tell the story.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from HarperCollins in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from HarperCollins in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
August 26, 2016
From the author of What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig and What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush, comes the latest adventure of Pig in What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch. In this adventure Pig is gearing up for a picnic, but when her picnic gets rained out, Pig must come up with an alternate plan to keep the party going.
This book is perfect for beginner readers. Not only is it highly entertaining with fun artwork, it has repeat and rhyming words to help expand the child's sight vocabulary. The story is cute and will keep the child's attention. Pig is sure to become one of their favorite literary characters.
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This book is perfect for beginner readers. Not only is it highly entertaining with fun artwork, it has repeat and rhyming words to help expand the child's sight vocabulary. The story is cute and will keep the child's attention. Pig is sure to become one of their favorite literary characters.
Read more at http://www.toreadornottoread.net/2016...
January 1, 2017
Virjan, Emma J. What This Story Needs is a Munch and a Crunch, PICTURE BOOK. Harper, 2016. $9.99.
This next installment from the “A Pig in a Wig” series, shows the pig preparing for a picnic in her home by baking bread, pouring juice and packing her wagon. She meets her squirrel and rabbit friends and spread out their meal, eat, and play games. But suddenly… BOOM! WHOOSH! PLOP! A rainstorm drives them inside where they finish their food on an indoor blanket to stay nice and dry.
This early reader, rhyming book, is a step up from the last in the series. The story flows well in the writing, the illustrations, and the storyline. It will be a sweet, enjoyable book for little ones.
PRE-K, K-3- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Shay, School Librarian
This next installment from the “A Pig in a Wig” series, shows the pig preparing for a picnic in her home by baking bread, pouring juice and packing her wagon. She meets her squirrel and rabbit friends and spread out their meal, eat, and play games. But suddenly… BOOM! WHOOSH! PLOP! A rainstorm drives them inside where they finish their food on an indoor blanket to stay nice and dry.
This early reader, rhyming book, is a step up from the last in the series. The story flows well in the writing, the illustrations, and the storyline. It will be a sweet, enjoyable book for little ones.
PRE-K, K-3- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Shay, School Librarian
January 1, 2024
This newest pig in a wig book does not disappoint. This time "pig in a wig" is trying to have a picnic lunch outside with rabbit and squirrel friends until a storm comes in. Just like the first book, this book adds words to a phrase using mostly simple vocabulary and humor. Pictures are equally funny and help with a few words that might be a little more challenging. Another fun to read very easy reader.
May 11, 2016
Setting up a picnic with your friends is a wonderful activity to do. Lots of goodies, a blanket, good friends is really all you need but what happens when a rainstorm comes and ruins your picnic? The Pig in the Wig has an idea and it's sure to be a hit. Perfect story for little ones, perhaps on how to spend a rainy day inside. Quick and cute.
May 24, 2016
Another title in the Pig in a Wig series for emerging readers, the short, simple sentences are sure to please new readers. The illustrations and storyline are fun and the humor will keep readers engaged. Who knew a pig in a wig with some good friends could have so much fun? This is a sure bet for early elementary readers as they flex their new reading skills.
May 26, 2016
Good rhymes and great illustrations to match the words. This is such a fun beginning reading series. The original Pig in the Wig is still the best, I think.
February 29, 2016
Great addition to the Pig in a Wig early reader series. More pictures than text generate control and confidence for young readers who might not have achieved literacy just yet.
May 18, 2016
This is my favorite in the Pig in a Wig series. I think it flows the best.
May 18, 2016
A picnic with friends.
May 26, 2016
A super fun addition to this series.
June 11, 2016
Clever story with brightly colored illustrations. This book will draw a young reader in.
June 10, 2016
I JUST did a storytime about picnics and I SO wish I had had this book. It was PERFECT. Oh well, at least I know about it for next time!
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