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The Pig in the Pond

Martin Waddell author Jill Barton illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:3rd Jul '06

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The Pig in the Pond cover

Pigs don't swim ... or so it's said. A classic, much-loved picture book following the exploits of a hot and bothered pig.

In this Kate Greenaway Commended picture book favourite, Owl Babies author Martin Waddell tells the story of Neligan's pig – who's feeling very hot and bothered! It's one of the most sizzling days of the summer, and the pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese playing on the cool water. The pig gets warmer and warmer, the ducks and the geese get louder and louder. Neligan's pig knows that pigs don't swim – but she just has to take a dive! And she's not the only one on the farm who's sweltering... A riotous read-aloud to be shared over and over again.

"Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal (1992) and described as "Outstanding!" by The Independent on Sunday"

  • Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 1992 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Scottish Children’s Book Award 1993 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 1993 (UK)

ISBN: 9781406301595

Dimensions: 215mm x 260mm x 5mm

Weight: 180g

32 pages