Sleepy Pig just wants to take a nap, but his barnyard pals have other plans for him in this hilarious early reader.
Tired of all the noise his farm friends are making, Pig hatches an ingenious plan to catch some z’s. But wait, in a surprise ending, Pig learns that his friends have been planning a birthday party just for him all along. So much for napping! Humorous cartoon illustrations, a fun story line, and an easily decodable text make for a real treat for new readers.
This Level B book, suitable for kindergarten readers, features short sentences and high-frequency words. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When Level B is mastered, follow up with Level C.
"The visual humor and the easy-reading text make this a winner for readers just starting out. Proving even pooped piggies are ready to party, this will make children want to join in."—Kirkus Reviews
"Children will easily guess what the animals are up to in this fun picture book/easy reader."—School Library Journal
"The eye-popping palette, Pig's slow burn, the oblivious supporting cast, and prose with lots of short-but-sweet word sounds . . . should make this popular with avid and reluctant readers alike."—Publishers Weekly
Ethan Long created the animated cartoon Tasty Time with Ze Fronk. He is a Geisel Award winner and creator of The Croaky Pokey, the Wing Wing Brothers books and other hilarious works. He lives with his family in Florida.
Sleepy Pig just wants to take a nap, but his barnyard pals have other plans for him in this hilarious early reader.
Tired of all the noise his farm friends are making, Pig hatches an ingenious plan to catch some z’s. But wait, in a surprise ending, Pig learns that his friends have been planning a birthday party just for him all along. So much for napping! Humorous cartoon illustrations, a fun story line, and an easily decodable text make for a real treat for new readers.
This Level B book, suitable for kindergarten readers, features short sentences and high-frequency words. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When Level B is mastered, follow up with Level C.
Praise
"The visual humor and the easy-reading text make this a winner for readers just starting out. Proving even pooped piggies are ready to party, this will make children want to join in."—Kirkus Reviews
"Children will easily guess what the animals are up to in this fun picture book/easy reader."—School Library Journal
"The eye-popping palette, Pig's slow burn, the oblivious supporting cast, and prose with lots of short-but-sweet word sounds . . . should make this popular with avid and reluctant readers alike."—Publishers Weekly
Author
Ethan Long created the animated cartoon Tasty Time with Ze Fronk. He is a Geisel Award winner and creator of The Croaky Pokey, the Wing Wing Brothers books and other hilarious works. He lives with his family in Florida.
