Pig Pig Grows Up
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Pig Pig Grows Up

Written by David McPhail

Part of the Pig Pig series

A crisis forces Pig Pig to finally grow up.

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24 pages· 553 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 550L· AR 3 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Pig Pig clings to his baby ways, refusing to grow up despite his mother's encouragement. He insists on sleeping in a crib and wearing baby clothes. But when a real emergency arises, Pig Pig must confront his fears and act his age to save a baby from harm. Will this unexpected challenge finally push him to embrace maturity, or will he retreat into his comfort zone? Discover how a moment of bravery changes everything for Pig Pig and those around him.

From the publisher

Pig Pig rejects efforts by his mother to encourage his growing up – until he acts his age and saves a real baby from injury.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
553
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
AR book level
3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
29235
Themes & topics
The author

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Sisters

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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 15, 1992
First published
September 1, 1980
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140547795
LCCN
80000350
OCLC
32107783

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