Book details
Pigs Can Fly!: The Adventures of Harriet Pig and Friends
Description
Harriet Pig is an unstoppable, unflappable force, out to right the world. In this collection of four stories, she realizes her dream to fly, helps a friend overcome a fear of heights, trains for a swim race against a boastful goose, and repays in the extreme a mouse that saves her life.This transitional book is more challenging than an early chapter book, but still accessible to beginning readers who want to laugh as they follow Harriet's adventures. Leslie Tryon's charming black-and-white illustrations perfectly capture the lively spirit of adventure found throughout the book. Harriet's barge-ahead personality provides the laughs, as she does whatever it takes to accomplish her ends.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- Encourages Imagination: Reading about Harriet Pig's adventures can spark creativity and imagination in young readers as they envision the fantastical scenarios where pigs can fly.
- Teaches Important Values: The story may include themes of friendship, perseverance, and courage, providing valuable lessons for children in an engaging and entertaining way.
- Develops Reading Skills: For early readers, following the adventures of Harriet Pig can help improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency through an enjoyable narrative.
- Fun and Entertainment: The whimsical nature of a flying pig and her friends is bound to provide laughter and joy, making reading a fun activity that children will want to return to.