Book Series · 5 Books

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Books

In order from Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle to Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle.

The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series is a set of 5 chapter books by Betty MacDonald, published between 1947 and 2007. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 130 pages. Subjects across the series include funny and humorous and habits and behavior.

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm
Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

By Betty MacDonald, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator)

Children's quirks meet their match in Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's whimsical cures.

128 pages· 22,118 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: In an upside-down house filled with cookie scents, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle knows every child's peculiar habit. From Answer-Backers to Slow-Eaters, her magical cures promise laughter and transformation. Can her whimsical solutions tame even the most stubborn behaviors? Discover the charm and wit of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle as she turns childhood quirks into delightful adventures.
In reading order

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series

5 books · Published 1947–2007

#1
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947

Children's quirks meet their match in Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's whimsical cures.

#2
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1949

A magical woman cures children's bad habits with whimsical solutions.

#3
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm
#3 in Series
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$599

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954

Discover the whimsical solutions at Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's farm.

#4
Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
#4 in Series
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$958

Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1955

A magical problem solver cures children's quirky habits with whimsical remedies.

#5
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
#5 in Series
Sale price
$759

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Magical cures tackle kids' bad habits while a surprise party brews.

Companion series

Missy Piggle-Wiggle Series

3 books · Published 2016–2019

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure
Series
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$1398

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Missy Piggle-Wiggle tackles childhood misbehavior with quirky cures in a magical house.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure
Series
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$1899

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

A storm damages Missy's magical house, but she must still cure children's misbehavior.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Sticky-Fingers Cure
Series
Sale price
$1139

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Sticky-Fingers Cure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl helps her friends and neighbors with their problems using her magical cures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series?

There are 5 books in the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series. It began with Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle in 1947, and the newest book, Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, was published in 2007.

What order should you read the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books in?

Start with Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle book is the longest?

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 31,804 words (208 pages).

Which Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle book is the shortest?

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Book #1) is the shortest at 22,118 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle to life.

01

Betty MacDonald

Author
02

Anne MacDonald Canham

Author
03

Alexandra Boiger

Illustrator
04

Hilary Knight

Illustrator

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