Emmett's Pig
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959 · Est. 30 min read

Emmett's Pig

Written by Mary Stolz · Illustrated by Garth Williams

Emmett's birthday wish for a real pig leads to an unexpected surprise.

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72 pages· 1,747 words· Est. 30 min read
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In a bustling New York City apartment, young Emmett dreams of owning a real pig, despite having a collection of toy ones. His family insists it's impossible, but on his birthday, an unexpected surprise awaits. Will Emmett's wish come true in a way he never imagined? Dive into this charming tale of dreams and surprises, perfect for young readers ready to explore on their own.

From the publisher

A sweet story for anyone who’s ever dreamed of having a pet pigEmmett loves pigs and has all the toy pigs any kid could dream of. But Emmett wants a real pig. He lives in a New York City apartment, so Emmett’s family says that he can’t keep one in the house. Instead, on his birthday, his dreams will come true in the most surprising way! This Level Two I Can Read book is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.This brand-new edition of the classic Emmett’s Pig by Mary Stolz and Garth William is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. The book features a foil cover, an anniversary burst, and eight pages of bonus material on the history of I Can Read–including a timeline, origin stories of favorite characters, and never-before-seen early sketches! This beautiful edition is perfect for gift-giving.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
1,747
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~361L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about birthdaysBooks about diversityBooks about holidaysBooks about pets
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82268
Publication
Published
September 5, 2017
First published
January 1, 1959
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062655264

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