Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1967 · Est. 29 min read-aloud

Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak

A terrier's quest for experience leads to unexpected stardom.

4.2 Goodreads · 1,891 ratings
69 pages· 3,707 words· Est. 29 min read-aloud· ~550L
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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
Words
3,707
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
50491
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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