Pig-Boy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Pig-Boy

Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott

A clever trickster escapes trouble using his shape-shifting skills.

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32 pages· 415 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant Hawaiian tale, Pig-Boy, a hairy and hungry trickster, faces trouble head-on. With his unique ability to shape-shift, he cleverly maneuvers out of sticky situations. Will his cunning be enough to outsmart every challenge, or will his tricks finally catch up with him? Discover the humor and energy of this beloved story as Pig-Boy navigates a world full of surprises and danger.

From the publisher

Pig-Boy is hairy. Pig-Boy is dirty. Pig-Boy is hungry! And when trouble comes, he knows just what to do. (Of course, escaping trouble comes easily to a trickster, who can shape-shift his way out of sticky situations just in time!) With the tropical colors and cadences of the islands, master artist and storyteller Gerald McDermott brings irrepressible humor and energy to a Hawaiian trickster tale that’s been beloved for generations. Includes an author’s note.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
415
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
130025
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
First published
April 6, 2009
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152165901
LCCN
2006035426
OCLC
77047739

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