The Not-a-Pig
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

The Not-a-Pig

By Polly Faber, Clara Vulliamy (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Mango & Bambang series

A girl and a lost tapir form a bond in a bustling city.

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144 pages
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Mango Allsorts, a talented young girl, encounters Bambang, a lost Asian tapir, in a bustling city. As Mango helps Bambang adjust to his new surroundings, their friendship grows. But when Mango faces her own daunting challenge, will Bambang step up to support her? Dive into their adventures filled with courage, friendship, and banana pancakes, and discover if this unlikely duo can overcome the odds together.

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An unlikely friendship blossoms between Mango, a little girl with an assortment of talents, and Bambang, an Asian tapir. Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins. Bambang requires a great deal of coaxing and comforting to help him acclimate to the big city, and Mango is just the girl for the job. But when Mango faces a nerve-racking challenge of her own, will Bambang be able to return the favor? Filled with adventures and plenty of banana pancakes, this collection of four stories is sure to amuse and inspire any child – or not-a-pig.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about pigsBooks about jungle animalsBooks about city and town life
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 28, 2016
First published
October 1, 2015
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763682262

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