Authors: Laura Marchesani and Zenaides A. Medina Jr.
Illustrator: Jarvis
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers, 2015
Ages: level 2 progressing reader
Themes: farm animals, friendhip, commonalities
Opening: Pig lives on a farm. There are four cows. There are ten chickens. There are six sheep. But there is just one pig.
Summary: (from my library catalog) Pig lives on a farm where he is the only animal without a friend until a new creature arrives, Pug, who is not a pig but has a curly tail, snorts, plays in the mud, and just might be a good friend for Pig.
I like this book because: despite my choice being a leveled reader, it’s narrative is fun to read aloud and the takeaway is endearing. The illustrations are delightful, simple (okay, a little more depth of color/contrast might be too much to expect in a leveled reader, but I’d suggest it for the series), and full of emotion.
Resources/activities: Compare animal traits; What do we feel would make a good friend and why?; Do we have friends with which we share a lot in common? How important is that? Draw the characters in the book – they are perfect for emulating.
For more PPBF selections including resources and activities, go to Susanna Hill’s blog: HERE
must. have. this. book. hahaha thanks for the post
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That looks adorable, Julie x
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This is one of those: why didn’t I come up with this combo? stories!
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Jawohl!
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Oh, the illustrations are great! Leveled readers NEED to be fun!!
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Yes! Thanks for stopping by, Andrea.
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Easy readers are tricky to write. Pig and Pug looks like a good mentor text. Thanks for sharing!
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Very funny concept! Thanks.
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What a darling concept. Love the illustration of the pig and the pug. I’m looking for easy readers. Thanks.
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Simple but spot on. I’ve been looking for more too.
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Oh I love the looks of this one. Pugs and pigs? Too cute!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Love pigs! love pugs! Sounds like a winner!
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Thanks for popping in, Lindsey!
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This sounds cute! 😀
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It gets muddy though! Ha!
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this looks cute! and I love the title.
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