The Pig on the Hill

Written by John Kelly

A pig's quiet life is disrupted by a lively duck neighbor.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings

48 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A solitary pig cherishes his peaceful hilltop life until a boisterous duck moves in next door, building an extravagant home. As the duck's vibrant tales and parties disrupt the pig's tranquility, tension rises. But when the duck suddenly leaves, the pig discovers that solitude isn't as fulfilling as he thought. Will he embrace the unexpected friendship when the duck returns from his holiday adventures? Dive into this charming tale of unlikely companionship and the joys of stepping out of one's comfort zone.

From the publisher

Enjoying a quiet life of books and lovely views from his hilltop home, a pig is dismayed to encounter an excessively friendly duck who builds an elaborate home obscuring Pig’s window and who talks about his numerous athletic exploits. By the award-nominated co-creator of The Robot Zoo.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~520L

Themes & topics

Books about pigs Books about moving Books about kindness Books about friendship Books about ducks

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“This is such a cute story about being patient and making new friends. I feel for the pig with his comfortable and predictable life who, all of a sudden, has a new neighbor and friend in the intrepid duck. Told through some tongue in cheek text and illustrations inspired by aspects of comic book format, this book is entertaining for children and adults alike.”

Grammy

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