Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Written by Betty MacDonald · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Book #1 in the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series

Children's quirks meet their match in Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's whimsical cures.

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128 pages· 22,118 words· Est. 3 hour read· 1070L

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Bookroo's summary

In an upside-down house filled with cookie scents, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle knows every child's peculiar habit. From Answer-Backers to Slow-Eaters, her magical cures promise laughter and transformation. Can her whimsical solutions tame even the most stubborn behaviors? Discover the charm and wit of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle as she turns childhood quirks into delightful adventures.

From the publisher

Meet Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle! She lives in an upside-down house with a kitchen that is always full of freshly baked cookies. She was even married to a pirate once! Best of all, she knows everything there is to know about children.

When Mary turns into an Answer-Backer or Dick becomes Selfish or Allen decides to be a Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Taker, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has the perfect cure. And her solutions always work, with plenty of laughs along the way. This is the book that started it all!

Perfect for fans of Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee, this classic series is all about learning and problem-solving. Young readers will love this book.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 128
Words: 22,118
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 1070L

Themes & topics

Books about habits and behavior Books about family Books about social themes Books about manners and etiquette Books about behavioral issues

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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has just the cure for any child in need of better manners or habits. What habits or manners might you want to improve? What goal could you set to help yourself improve, and what funny cure would Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle come up with?

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle cures many children throughout this story. What cure did you think was the most clever and funny?

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