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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017
Old Pig
By Margaret Wild, Ron Brooks (Illustrator)
Old Pig prepares for a final farewell, sharing a last walk with Granddaughter.
4.5/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Old Pig and her Granddaughter have shared a life full of love and routine. But when Old Pig doesn't rise for breakfast, she knows it's time to say goodbye. With quiet resolve, she settles her affairs and takes Granddaughter on a poignant final walk, savoring the world around them. As they embrace the beauty of their shared moments, they must face the inevitable with grace and love. How do you say goodbye to someone who means everything? This tender tale explores the depth of living, loving, and letting go.
From the publisher
Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk–looking and listening, smelling and tasting. Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know. A tender story of living and loving, giving and receiving; a glorious celebration of the world.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21447
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Allen Unwin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781760293895
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