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This Little Piggy: An Owner's Manual
An illustrated chapter book about a brother and sister who want a pig for a pet—if only they can convince their mother!
Have you ever wanted to own a pig, but worried how to convince your mom it was a fantastic idea?
The tale of a brother and sister who—more than anything—want a pet pig. Getting the pig—Snowflake—isn’t all that hard, but keeping it clean, feeding it healthy snacks, and teaching it manners and tricks, proves to be more than these kids bargained for.
Have you ever wanted to own a pig, but worried how to convince your mom it was a fantastic idea?
The tale of a brother and sister who—more than anything—want a pet pig. Getting the pig—Snowflake—isn’t all that hard, but keeping it clean, feeding it healthy snacks, and teaching it manners and tricks, proves to be more than these kids bargained for.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published June 13, 2017
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September 1, 2017
First sentence: Have you always wanted a pet with all your heart?
Premise/plot. This Little Piggy: An Owner's Manual stars two kids--a brother and a sister--desperate to convince their Mom they need a pet. The pet they decide upon--after some scheming on the sister's part--is A PIG. The book is a step-by-step manual on how to convince your mom to let you have a pet pig. The text is both in prose and speech bubbles. This chapter book features a lot of illustrations.
My thoughts: I liked it. It had its cute moments. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to kids, the actual target audience. It just wasn't a thrilling read for me--as an adult! I would imagine that it's a stand-alone book and not part of a larger ongoing series.
Premise/plot. This Little Piggy: An Owner's Manual stars two kids--a brother and a sister--desperate to convince their Mom they need a pet. The pet they decide upon--after some scheming on the sister's part--is A PIG. The book is a step-by-step manual on how to convince your mom to let you have a pet pig. The text is both in prose and speech bubbles. This chapter book features a lot of illustrations.
My thoughts: I liked it. It had its cute moments. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to kids, the actual target audience. It just wasn't a thrilling read for me--as an adult! I would imagine that it's a stand-alone book and not part of a larger ongoing series.
October 13, 2019
Perfect for a freshly independent reader. This book has chapters, maps, checklists and a succinctly told story of a girl and her new pet pig. Plus there is even a reference to Charlotte’s Web! “That’s some pig!”
July 26, 2017
A fun, full-color easy-to-read chapter book. Kids will enjoy the short chapters, humorous pictures and fun ending.
August 14, 2017
Entertaining read for a beginning chapter book. Great for kids starting to read on their own and fans of Mercy Watson.
November 29, 2017
That pig does likes trash. I wish I have a pig just like that. I wish I was that pig. I love this book.
December 3, 2017
Fun beginning chapter book with a unique family and fun lists.
March 25, 2020
3.5 For any child who has unsuccessfully begged for a pet...
March 28, 2025
Didn't give my 7 year old daughter any problems. Cute.
July 21, 2026
Cute book, Checked out from WI Library (Cross Plains); topic part of toddler curriculum from ABCJesusLovesMe
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