Book Series · 3 Books

Pigs Will Be Pigs Books

In order from Pigs Will Be Pigs to Pigs Go to Market.

The Pigs Will Be Pigs series is a set of 3 picture books by Amy Axelrod, published between 1994 and 1997. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Pigs Will Be Pigs
Pigs Go to Market
Pigs in the Pantry
Pigs Will Be Pigs
Pigs in the Pantry
Pigs Will Be Pigs
Pigs Go to Market
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Pigs Will Be Pigs
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

Pigs Will Be Pigs

By Amy Axelrod, Sharon McGinley-Nally (Illustrator)

A hungry family searches for money to afford dinner. Can they find enough?

40 pages· 515 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: The Pig family is starving, but their cupboards are bare and pockets empty. Desperate for a meal, they embark on a frantic search for hidden coins and bills throughout their home. Will their scavenger hunt yield enough to feast at the Enchanted Enchilada? Join their adventure and discover the fun of math and money as they count every penny. Can they satisfy their appetites or will they come up short? Dive into this delightful tale of numbers and necessity.
The complete set

Pigs Will Be Pigs Series

3 books · Published 1994–1997

Series
Sale price
$958

Pigs Will Be Pigs

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

A hungry family searches for money to afford dinner. Can they find enough?

Pigs Go to Market

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Can the Pigs restock candy for their Halloween party in time?

Pigs in the Pantry

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Can a spicy chili cure Mrs. Pig's cold, or will it cause chaos?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pigs Will Be Pigs series?

There are 3 books in the Pigs Will Be Pigs series. It began with Pigs Will Be Pigs in 1994, and the newest book, Pigs Go to Market, was published in 1997.

What ages are the Pigs Will Be Pigs books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Pigs Will Be Pigs book is the longest?

Pigs Go to Market is the longest book in the series at 721 words (40 pages).

Which Pigs Will Be Pigs book is the shortest?

Pigs Will Be Pigs is the shortest at 515 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Pigs Will Be Pigs to life.

01

Amy Axelrod

Author
02

Sharon McGinley-Nally

Illustrator

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