Pig Fiction

Life is never quiet at the Homestead. First, it was disappearing animals, then a power-hungry dairy queen. Now it’s a Renaissance Faire, a noisy, stinky spectacle that drives Horace to distraction. Bunwinkle, on the other hand, can’t get enough of the festivities—she loves the thrilling jousts, the court intrigue…and especially the pickles on a stick.

Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant pens the enchanting tale of Whistler and Lila’s adventures during the low tide of the full moon. The mice children set off to meet new creatures before the tide comes back in and washes the creatures back to sea. Suddenly, a young octopus named Cleo startles the children, but the three soon become good friends. Yet as the tide comes back in, Lila discovers her feet are stuck in the mud. Will Cleo be able to help her in time and save the day?

The Scouts are hitting the nature trail to earn their "Camp Out" badge. But not all of the troopers are gung-ho about sleeping beneath the stars. Violet can't bear the thought of leaving her comfy bed behind, while everything about the great outdoors seems to make Junebug sneeze. But when Miss Poppy goes missing, can the Scouts work together to track down their troop leader?

Experience the adventure and excitement of Pinky Whiskers and Sharp Nose. These two mice can never seem to stay out of trouble! Their parents don't know quite what to do. Sharp Nose is the adventure-loving older sister and Pinky Whiskers is her good-hearted baby brother. Join them in their journey from home to home in search of a place that's safe. They face much danger and must work together to come out on top. Their story of faith, love, and teamwork will leave you begging for more!

When Rufus, Murphy, Lurena, and their pets go camping, they meet Pedro, a shy boy who seems afraid of just about everything - especially the water. One thing leads to another, and the kids go into a nearby town to buy him a pet to cheer him up - a guinea pig, naturally. Yet what they bring home may look like a guinea pig, but it can swim - like an otter!

Travel from England to Canada as you follow the amusing escapades of a young boy, Adrian, and a brave mouse, Tiddlywinks, as they both pursue acting careers on the stage at the famous Canadian Stratford Festival Theatre. Their sometimes dangerous adventures let you in on closely guarded backstage secrets that take place behind the scenes in professional theatre.

Oscar is a dog, but he knows this new potbelly pig is going to be his best friend for life. Sure, Piggy pees while he eats, he eats while he walks, and he walks into trouble on a daily basis. Meet Oscar, the deep-chested dog who just wants to play chase. When Piggy arrives at the family’s home, he is quickly recruited as Oscar’s best friend. The small pig grows bigger every day, and so does the trouble he gets into...much of it thanks to Kitty Bear, the family cat.

Ein neues, tierisch witziges Abenteuer von "Mein Lotta-Leben"-Autorin Alice Pantermüller: ideal zum Lesen und Vorlesen. Großalarm in Tommis Tierparadies: Meerschweinchen Poldi wird verkauft und muss zu den Menschen ziehen - und die sind böse, ganz schön böse! Um Poldi vor dem sicheren Niedergang zu retten, folgen ihm seine Freunde Mimi, Harro, Parker, Bibo und Serafine kurzerhand in die Wildnis der Großstadt!

Band 1: Die Villa Hufschuh ist das beste Zuhause der Welt! Das findet jedenfalls die 10-jährige Josefine. Denn hier ist immer tierisch was los: Ob krank, verletzt oder herrenlos - jeder Vierbeiner in Not ist auf dem Hof willkommen. Klar, dass bei so vielen Fellnasen das Chaos nicht lange auf sich warten lässt! Doch zusammen mit ihren Freundinnen hat Jo (meistens) alles voll im Griff. Band 2: Juhu, ein ringelschwänziger Neuzugang! Ein Minischweinchen stellt die ganze Villa Hufschuh auf den Kopf.

Eines Tages war es einfach da: Watschel, ein süßes Schweinchen - und, es kann sogar sprechen! Allerdings: es hat eine geheime Mission zu erfüllen: Den gemeinen Nachbarn Herrn Wichterle in einen liebevollen Schweinezüchter zu verwandeln. Denn dieser grobe Klotz erweist sich nun gar nicht als Tierfreund...

His mother was amazed when she saw the size of her newborn infant and realised that feeding him was going to cause problems. She turned to a box of patent Porker Pills, used for fattening pigs. But the bigger Magnus grew, the more problems he caused.

Der heißgeliebte Klassiker wird 30 Jahre alt! Alles beginnt damit, dass Zuppi bei einer Tombola den Hauptpreis gewinnt: ein Ferkel, Rudi Rüssel. Nur leider hat Hausbesitzer Buselmeier keinen Sinn für Schweine und die Familie zieht in eine Wohnung an den Rand eines Fußballfeldes. Hier kann der arbeitslose Vater Platzwart werden und Rudi in Ruhe Schwein sein. Doch dann entdeckt das Hausschwein seine wahre Bestimmung: Rudi ist ein Rennschwein.

Perché ho accettato l'invito alla festa in maschera a Castelteschio?! Mi è toccato assaggiare piatti nauseabondi, ballare musiche lugubri, nascondermi dentro una bara... Ma il peggio è stato sfidare il vampiro a scacchi: non so come ho fatto a salvare la pelliccia!

La squadra Stilton e la squadra Hackers si sfidano per le vie di Roma. Tra cavalli di pietra, centurioni romani, antiche rovine e venditori di supplì, scopriranno le bellezze della città eterna. Ma chi fra di loro arriverà al traguardo per primo? Impossibile fare previsioni!

Wagglesworth the Hungry Pig. A short bedtime story for kids. Teaching kids sharing and equality. Wagglesworth is the biggest pig in Mr. Thompson's farm in the south of Texas. Wagglesworth eats all the pigs food, and does not share the food with the other pigs. Wagglesworth realises his selfishness. He learns to share with the other pigs, with help, so the pigs do not go hungry.

A farmer and his pig must work together to stay fed, happy, and dancing.

This is a Christian based storybook about the goings on of a group of animals living on a small farm. There is the story of a duck and a pig, who become best friends, despite the fact that the pig can’t fly (yet); the story of a rooster who is carried away by a dog, but returns victorious, and the story of an awkward rooster, trying to learn to crow. I am looking for an American accent, reading in a slow, relaxing storybook fashion. Just say, “By Dr. Z, “ and don’t struggle trying to pronounce my name.

Things aren't looking good for Sprig, who is packed into a fast-moving truck with dozens of other pigs. He doesn't know where they're going, but his nose knows there's something better out there. So with one dramatic leap, or really more of a tumble, Sprig sets out on a pig-centered adventure that leads him to his new best friend, a girl named Rory.

Perhaps one of the most famous fairy tales of all time is the tale of the three little pigs. This adaptation of the story is from Joseph Jacob's 1890 collection English Fairy Tales.

Vivienne Scarlett thinks going on a business trip with her mother sounds exciting. But in the excitement of packing, she realizes she needs to bring her best friend's things, too...only her best friend is a stuffed pink pig named Hamlet. What do you pack for a pig going on a trip?