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Hambone is a normal, little pig who loves to wallow in mud, gobble corn cobs and play with his brother and sister on Farmer Brown's acreage. But Hambone has a dream - he wants a dill pickle - a big, green, drippy, sour dill pickle. His dream is so compelling that Hambone leaves home to chase it. He meets with many colourful characters on his adventure, including a parrot, a chef and a really big elephant until at last - his dream comes true. But something unexpected happens to his tail as his dream becomes reality! Hambone's little tale teaches us that you really can believe in your dreams!
Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? Young children will love finding out what happens in this humorous short story specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don't forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas
BASED ON THE MUCH-LOVED FARMYARD TALES SERIES, THESE BOARD BOOKS CONTAIN DELIGHTFUL STORIES TOLD IN VERY SIMPLE, CLEAR LANGUAGE, WHICH ARE PERFECT FOR ADULTS AND SMALL CHILDREN TO ENJOY TOGETHER. STEPHEN CARTWRIGHT'S CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS GIVE CLEAR CLUES TO THE WORDS AND THEIR MEANING, AND PROVIDE PLENTY OF THINGS TO LOOK FOR AND TALK ABOUT.
Welcome to the wonderful world of pigs! Pigology is filled with incredible pig facts told in a playful tone by Daisy Bird, with irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato. Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology/i> delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato. This lively visual encyclopedia, a follow-up to Chickenology, offers something to discover for everyone young and old: nature- and animal-loving young readers, pig enthusiasts, pig farmers, and pet pig owners alike!
Pig lives on a farm where he is the only animal without a friend until a new creature arrives, Pug, who is not a pig but has a curly tail, snorts, plays in the mud, and just might be a good friend for Pig.
When Beryl decides to look for a family that will love her just the way she is, from her pig nose to her curly tail, she bravely sets off on a journey that will ultimately change her life forever. Away from the cruel and ill-tempered pigs on the farm where she grew up, Beryl finds her preconceived notions of wild pigs-- and everything else--put to the test. And with the help of the many unlikely friends she meets, Beryl discovers, at the cost of some heartache, that there just might be a place she could call home after all. If she could only get there . . .
