Pig Fiction

While Freddy the pig relaxes in his best cowboy outfit and sings a song, he decides that he needs a vacation. He will ride his pony, Cy, out West. He'll see some wide-open spaces and maybe find some excitement. But before Freddy can leave, the excitement finds him first. Uncle Ben races up to the farm and asks Freddy for help. A pack of sneaky spies is trying to steal Uncle Ben's plans for building a flying saucer.

It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy’s new babies were crying, Dusty’s mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air. This was no place to bring up a family. But what was to be done? The mice of Brambly Hedge came up with a plan in no time at all, and even Wilfred managed to keep it a secret from Poppy, so that she had the most wonderful surprise on the babies’ Naming Day.

Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story of a Vermont boyhood that is part fiction, part memoir. The result is a moving coming-of-age story that still resonates with teens today.

Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family, and this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustav's musical education is rich and diverse, covering a wide variety of genres and styles.

Madame Gazelle asks the children to bring in their favorite healthy snack. Peppa knows exactly what to bring: the juiciest, shiniest apple of all. Will she find it?

Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig celebrate the start of fall by going on a trip to the apple orchard. They will bake the apples into a delicious pie for Granny and Grandpa Pig--and Daddy Pig knows a special trick for getting the juiciest, most delicious apples!

Join the mischievous trio of little pigs as they embark on a thrilling quest to outsmart the big, bad wolf. This beloved fairy tale comes to life in Spanish, igniting a love for language and culture. Get ready to huff, puff, and be immersed in a tale of bravery and triumph like never before.

A series of robberies has disrupted the peaceful life at the Bean Farm. First, food disappears from The First Animal Bank. Then sheets and shirts vanish from a clothesline. By the time oats are stolen from the barn, everyone is suspicious and upset. Soon, the animals even suspect Freddy! Who, or what, is responsible for the crimes? What is the mysterious white shape in the Great Woods?

Mr. Bean knows he has the smartest animals in the state of New York. He's just not sure they can care for his farm by themselves while he takes his wife on vacation. So to show how responsible they are, Freddy the pig and his friends start their own bank and their own animal republic. But a hotly contested election between a plain-spoken cow and a wily woodpecker might be more than even Freddy can handle.

Harriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. She may be quite stunning in the rodent realm (you'll have to trust her on this one), but she is not so great at trailing around the palace looking ethereal or sighing a lot. She finds the royal life rather...dull. One day, though, Harriet's parents tell her of the curse that a rat placed on her at birth, dooming her to prick her finger on a hamster wheel when she's 12 and fall into a deep sleep. For Harriet, this is most wonderful news: It means she's invincible until she's 12!

A delightful collection of four classic children's stories all hosted by a delightful fairy godmother and read by charming narrators. Featuring "The Three Little Pigs" by Joseph Jacobs, "The Roly-Poly Pudding" by Beatrix Potter, and L. Frank Baum's "The Story of the Cat and the Fiddle" and "The Story of Little Tommy Tucker".

Listen along on this heartfelt adventure as Derrick learns what compassion is from his furry companion. "Hand and Paw: Maxine’s Tale of Compassion" is inspired by the author's real-life rescue of baby squirrels and his enduring friendship with their mother, Maxine. This adventurous tale is sure to spark the imagination and warm the hearts of children and adults alike.

Join Peppa and her friends on their class trip to the top of the mountain. What fun things will they find? This title is perfect for back to school!

Peppa Pig, Suzy Sheep, and all of their friends take a trip on a great big train! They have to spot different items outside along the way—but where will the train take them at the end?

Peppa and her family are going ice skating together! All of Peppa's friends are there, and she is super excited. The only problem is... Peppa does not know how to ice skate! Will Peppa be able to find her stride and join the fun? Come along with Peppa and friends as they glide the day away!

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig, she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toast feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson.

A hilarious reinterpretation of the classic tale of the three little pigs, this "true" story takes on the wolf’s perspective, reminding children that there are two sides to everything.

Two young pademelons fall into trouble and find themselves swept away. They are saved by Dewey, the sugar glider, and her friend Stripe, a possum, with the help of a friendly white-tailed uromys. First Moonshine, the first book in the Just Oz series, tells of their adventures as the little band sets out through the rainforest to reunite Paddy and Mellie with their family … and of some of the strange and wonderful creatures that they meet along the way, and how Dewey learns to fly.

A junior high janitor. A kidnapped pop star. And a talking guinea pig who saw too much. Oliver Holmes was content with his life as a janitor until the day he wakes to find a guinea pig on his bed adamant that he investigate a murder that might not be what it seems. Throw in a captivating veterinarian and an officer who knows the secrets of Oliver’s past, and he has his work cut out for him.

Pearly Woe is a worrier. She worries about everything, especially that she'll never be brave enough to become a member of the top-secret group of stealth adventurers – The Adventurologists' Guild. Pearly also has a special talent – she can talk to animals. Her favourite animal to talk to is her pet pig, called Pig. But with her parents missing, Pig pig-napped and Pearly a stowaway on an icebreaker heading for Antarctica, Pearly's worries just got REAL.