What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch

Written and illustrated by Emma J. Virjan

Part of the Pig in a Wig series

A story about a pig in a wig who goes on a picnic with a friend.

3.6 Goodreads · 287 ratings
40 pages· 96 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD410L
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Bookroo's summary

Pig and friends are ready for a picnic with bread and punch, but a sudden thunderstorm threatens their fun. As rain pours down, they must find a new place to enjoy their meal. Will they manage to keep the laughter and games going despite the weather? Discover how a little creativity can turn a soggy situation into a delightful adventure. This lively tale promises giggles and surprises, echoing the whimsical charm of Seuss and Willems.

From the publisher

Join Pig and her friends in another fun read-aloud adventure as they figure out a way to keep the picnic fun and games going, even with a little rain.What this story needsis a pig in a wigbaking bread, pouring punch, and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch.But just as the outdoor fun and games get started, a thunderstorm rolls in and it turns out what this story really needs is . . . another place to eat!The What This Story Needs… books are bright and lively and inspire giggles. A story with echoes of Seuss and Willems, School Library Journal said in a starred review of What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
96
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
AD410L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182643
Publication
Published
May 10, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The artist used charcoal sketches painted digitally to create the illustrations for this book.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062415295
LCCN
2015947624
OCLC
956320951

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