Julius
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Julius

By Angela Johnson, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)

A surprise from Alaska teaches Maya about fun and sharing.

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32 pages
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Maya's grandfather arrives from Alaska with an unexpected gift—a giant pink pig named Julius. While her parents see a mess, Maya discovers a friend and protector. Can Julius teach them all about fun and sharing? Dive into this whimsical tale of friendship and unexpected joy.

From the publisher

A humorous and joyful celebration of love and sharing by the award-winning and bestselling duo, Angela Johnson and Dav Pilkey.When Maya’s grandfather comes to visit from Alaska, he brings a surprise in a crate – something, he says, to teach her “fun and sharing.” Maya hopes it’s a horse or a big brother. But instead, it’s a huge, pink pig named Julius! Maya’s parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya feels differently. She sees a playmate, a protector, and a sharer in all that’s magical and wild.This brand-new edition of the classic picture book by award-winning author Angela Johnson and illustrator Dav Pilkey will teach a new generation of readers about friendship, affection, and sharing, with lots of laughs along the way.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~440L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about petsBooks about pigsBooks about sharingBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7576
Publication
Published
November 7, 2023
First published
January 1, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338898330

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