The Pig-tale
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Picture Book · Ages 9–11 · 1893

The Pig-tale

Written by Lewis Carroll and Charles Lutwidge Dodgson · Illustrated by Leonard B. Lubin

A pig yearns to leap like a frog. Can he overcome his weighty woes?

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A plump pig, burdened by his inability to jump, watches enviously as a frog leaps with ease. Heartbroken, he dreams of defying his own limitations. Will he find a way to soar, or remain grounded by his own self-doubt? This whimsical tale in verse explores the pig's journey of self-discovery and determination, inviting readers to ponder the power of perseverance and the joy of embracing one's unique abilities. Can the pig find his own way to leap into happiness?

From the publisher

A pig, brokenhearted because he is too fat to jump, is encouraged to imitate a frog’s sprightly leap

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1975)
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Format
Library Binding
Pages
30
Reading age
9–11
Audience
Picture
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Publication
Published
April 1, 1975
First published
January 1, 1893
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316130066

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