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Description
Havoc ensues when Adelaide takes her usually well-behaved pet pig to a friend's birthday party. The coauthor is Myra McLarey.
Quick Summary
Looking for a short, funny read that will have your kid giggling all the way through? "When You Take a Pig to a Party" is just that a light-hearted early-reader about Adelaide, who brings her usually well-behaved pig to a friend's birthday party and discovers that a little pig can cause a lot of harmless mayhem. The story is only 786 words, yet it's packed with silly moments (the pig accidentally knocks over the cake, rolls in the frosting, and gets the whole room laughing) that make it perfect for kids who love animal mischief and for reluctant readers who need a quick, high-interest book. It's at an AR level of 4.2 with 0.5 points, so it's just right for first- and second-graders who are building confidence in reading. Parents will appreciate that the chaos is all in good fun, with no scary or mean-spirited parts just a gentle reminder about being a good guest. If your child enjoys the playful mischief of "Pig the Pug" or the quick humor of "The Bad Guys," they'll likely love this one, too.