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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1967
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak
A terrier's quest for experience leads to unexpected stardom.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,887 ratings
69 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Jennie, a Sealyham terrier, craves more than her ordinary life. Her journey for experience takes her to the World Mother Goose Theatre, where she unexpectedly becomes the star. As Jennie navigates this new world, will she find what she's truly seeking, or will the spotlight reveal unforeseen challenges? Dive into a whimsical tale where a simple rhyme transforms into a fantastical adventure.
From the publisher
Amazon Editors recommend this book for readers who enjoy chapter books with more complexity or entry-level middle grade novels.
A daring imagination has woven a simple rhyme into a brilliantly original tale about Jennie, the Sealyham terrier, who seeks Experience and becomes the star of the World Mother Goose Theatre.
H. ‘Superb fantasy.’ ‘BL.
Notable Children’s Books of 1967 (ALA)
1968 Fanfare Honor List (H)
Best Books of 1967 (SLJ)
Children’s Books of 1967 (Library of Congress)
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 69
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 22, 1967
- First published
- January 1, 1967
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060284794
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