Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring

Written & illustrated by Rebecca Bond

Can opposites Pig and Goose find common ground in friendship?

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48 pages· 1,260 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Pig loves dancing and hosting parties, but she can't fly or swim. Goose soars through the sky and glides on water, yet storytelling eludes him. Despite their differences, Pig and Goose share a fondness for each other and the joys of springtime. As they navigate their unique abilities, will their friendship blossom into something extraordinary? Discover how these two unlikely companions find harmony in their contrasting worlds, offering young readers a heartwarming tale of kindness and connection.

From the publisher

In this early reader with five short chapters, emerging readers meet Pig and Goose. Pig is happy. She loves to dance. She loves to eat. But she cannot fly. And she cannot swim. Goose can fly like a bird. Goose can glide across the water beautifully. But he cannot tell stories or host a party like Pig can. Pig and Goose are very different. But what they do have in common is that they like each other. And they love springtime.

Simple text and charming illustrations guide beginning readers throughout the story and encourage independent reading.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,260
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about springBooks about friendshipBooks about pigsBooks about picnicsBooks about ducks, geese, etc.
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189244
Publication
Published
February 20, 2017
First published
March 7, 2017
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580895941

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