Miss Erin M.'s Top Picks!
What This Story Needs is a Pig in a Wig
By: Emma Virjan
What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log! As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic funny read-aloud with cumulative text from author-illustrator Emma J. Virján.
By: Emma Virjan
What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log! As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic funny read-aloud with cumulative text from author-illustrator Emma J. Virján.
Splat the Cat: Twice the Mice
By: Rob Scotton
Splat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother, Brice, is coming to visit. Splat even stays up all night planning ways to impress his new friend. Although Splat's big surprise takes a calamitous turn, everyone ends up having even more fun than they expected! With fun-filled antics and cute, bright illustrations, this latest book in the Splat the Cat series will surely be a hit with young readers!
By: Rob Scotton
Splat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother, Brice, is coming to visit. Splat even stays up all night planning ways to impress his new friend. Although Splat's big surprise takes a calamitous turn, everyone ends up having even more fun than they expected! With fun-filled antics and cute, bright illustrations, this latest book in the Splat the Cat series will surely be a hit with young readers!
Big Dog and Little Dog: Getting in Trouble
By: Dav Pilkey
When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug-o-war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing—in this case, sharing the blame!
With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, the Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life in his tales of two lovable dog pals. This beginning reader book will help young children build basic reading skills, while also tickling their funny bones. Parents and kids looking for skill-building activities will find a bonus activity section at the back of the book that includes a dog-libs (think: Mad Libs!) noun and verb recognition exercise, spot-the-difference game, word scramble, and more!
By: Dav Pilkey
When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug-o-war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing—in this case, sharing the blame!
With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, the Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life in his tales of two lovable dog pals. This beginning reader book will help young children build basic reading skills, while also tickling their funny bones. Parents and kids looking for skill-building activities will find a bonus activity section at the back of the book that includes a dog-libs (think: Mad Libs!) noun and verb recognition exercise, spot-the-difference game, word scramble, and more!
A Pig, a Fox, and a Box
By: Jonathan Fenske
In the style of Elephant and Piggie by author Mo Willems, Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Pig and Fox, and their shenanigans with a cardboard box (all of which involved Pig accidentally crushing Fox in the box). With comic art and simple language, this reader is sure to have kids laughing out loud! Each page only includes a few words, so it is especially appropriate for children who are not yet able to read longer sentences.
By: Jonathan Fenske
In the style of Elephant and Piggie by author Mo Willems, Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Pig and Fox, and their shenanigans with a cardboard box (all of which involved Pig accidentally crushing Fox in the box). With comic art and simple language, this reader is sure to have kids laughing out loud! Each page only includes a few words, so it is especially appropriate for children who are not yet able to read longer sentences.
I Really Like Slop
By: Mo Willems
Piggie has created…slop. When Gerald gets a whiff of the pea-green concoction and sees flies buzzing around the bowl, he asks Piggie if it is supposed to smell that way. Will Piggie be able to get Gerald to try his latest concoction? You will have to read to find out! Variance in text size and melodramatic facial expressions will help readers understand how the two pals feel throughout the story. Elephant and Piggie fans will enjoy the new twist of bright colors used in contrast against the signature gray and pink hues. Overall, this is a fun and hilarious book that Elephant and Piggie fans and newcomers alike will enjoy.
By: Mo Willems
Piggie has created…slop. When Gerald gets a whiff of the pea-green concoction and sees flies buzzing around the bowl, he asks Piggie if it is supposed to smell that way. Will Piggie be able to get Gerald to try his latest concoction? You will have to read to find out! Variance in text size and melodramatic facial expressions will help readers understand how the two pals feel throughout the story. Elephant and Piggie fans will enjoy the new twist of bright colors used in contrast against the signature gray and pink hues. Overall, this is a fun and hilarious book that Elephant and Piggie fans and newcomers alike will enjoy.