The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday
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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-13
Page Count
40
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874835717
Lexile
AD520
Themes
courage
resourcefulness
respect

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale

Written by Donald Davis and Illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco

In The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday, you can enjoy a fun Appalachian version of the classic "Three Little Pigs" story. Once upon a time, three little pigs lived with their mother in a cozy house. Each pig had a special day of the week when he went out into the world.

Follow the three clever pigs as they try to outsmart a tricky red fox in the beautiful mountains of Appalachia. This award-winning book is perfect for children who love folktales and stories about being brave.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-13
Page Count
40
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874835717
Lexile
AD520
Themes
courage
resourcefulness
respect
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