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
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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
Themes & topics
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Sisters

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29235
Publication
Published
October 15, 1992
First published
September 1, 1980
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140547795
LCCN
80000350
OCLC
32107783

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