The Peculiar Pig
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Peculiar Pig

Written & illustrated by Joy Steuerwald

A puppy among piglets discovers her differences are her strengths when danger looms.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
32 pages· 323 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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In a pigpen, Penny the puppy grows up with piglet siblings, unaware of her unique nature. As she digs with paws and barks loudly, her differences stand out. But when danger threatens, Penny's peculiarities become her greatest strengths, showing her siblings the value of being different. Can Penny's unusual traits save the day and change how her family sees her?

From the publisher

An excellent, gently told addition to anti-bullying, adoption, and individuality storytimes.–Kirkus Reviews, starred review There was a different sort of piglet in the pigpen one cool spring morning. That different one is named Penny, and she’s really not a piglet at all . . . she’s a puppy. A puppy who gets longer and longer as her piglet siblings get bigger and bigger. Penny doesn’t understand why she’s different–she only knows that Mama Pig loves her just the same as the rest of the litter. Penny’s siblings are baffled by her peculiar behavior–like digging with her paws instead of her snout, and especially her loud, sharp oink. Good thing Penny likes all the sounds she can make, and when danger strikes and her peculiarities prove to be strengths, the piglets see that sometimes it’s good to be a little different!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
323
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about pigsBooks about adoptionBooks about individuality
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
510318
Publication
Published
June 18, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399548871

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