by Emma J. Virjan (Author), Emma J. Virjan (Illustrator)
"A story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun."-- Kirkus Reviews
The first book in the vibrant and laugh-out-loud funny early reader What This Story Needs series is perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems
What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log...
As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic, funny read-aloud about friendship.
What this reader needs are all the books in the series
- What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush
- What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch
- What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang
- What This Story Needs Is a Vroom and a Zoom
Front Jacket
What this story needs
is a pig
in a wig
on a boat
with some friends
having fun
in the sun--
So come on board! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.
--Kirkus Reviews
Back Jacket
What this story needs
is a pig
in a wig
on a boat
with some friends
having fun
in the sun--
So come on board! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 12, 2015
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List (2016)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.8
Point Value: 0.5