National Pig Day is a holiday that is dedicated to the celebration of the pig. This holiday – which is celebrated on March 1st every year – is celebrated in most parts of the Midwest in the United States. It was originally started in 1972 in Lubbock, Texas by Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynne Rave. This holiday’s purpose is to honor a domesticated livestock species that is considered to be one of the most intellectual and important species.
In our Homeschool Classroom we picked out books featuring pigs to read this week. As I was checking out the books I thought you might like to share some of the books with your children.
The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City
![The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City by [Kendall, Jodi]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51qa7QLKh9L.jpg)
This delightful middle grade novel is a modern-day homage to Charlotte’s Web, perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Cammie McGovern.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
The classic story told from the wolf’s point of view.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson’s porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a fair amount of nudging and bribing and a “You are such a good sport, darling” to get the portly pig out of the driver’s seat, but once the convertible is on the road, Mercy loves the feel of the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout.
If you give a pig a pancake, she’ll want some syrup to go with it. You’ll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she’ll probably get all sticky, so she’ll want to take a bath. She’ll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles…
Perfect The Pig
The adventures of Perfect the pig begin when his wish for a pair of wings is granted.
Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math and Money
The pigs are very hungry, and there’s no food in the house. Mr. Pig suggests eating out — but oh, no! The Pigs are out of money!
So the family goes on a money hunt. In beds, under the carpet, even in the washing machine the coins and bills add up, and soon it’s off to the Enchanted Enchilada.
How much money did the Pigs find? What can they afford to order from the menu? Join the fun and pig out on math and money concepts with the Pigs!
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the big bad pig. But the little wolves’ increasingly sturdy dwellings are no match for the persistent porker, who has more up his sleeve than huffing and puffing. It takes a chance encounter with a flamingo pushing a wheelbarrow full of flowers to provide a surprising and satisfying solution to the little wolves’ housing crisis.
“Then I’ll HUFF and I’ll PUFF and I’ll blow your house down!” cried the wolf. Find out what happens when the three little pigs build homes made of straw, sticks, and bricks. The Three Little Pigs has lively illustrations by Mei Matsuoka that you will want to enjoy again and again. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vibrant, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills. It’s a perfect addition to any children’s library.
Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the Knopf Paperbacks line.
An ALA Notable Book
This Little Piggy Finger Puppet Book
Play along with this well-loved rhyme and an adorable piggy puppet! This classic rhyme about five little pigs and their very busy day features a fun finger puppet toy built into the book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter.
We have a free fun coloring page to share with you. Print as many as you would like in honor of National Pig Day.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
