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What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig
Ages 4–8 · 2015
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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 & 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.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 287 ratings
40 pages· 96 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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