Humorous illustrations and die-cut pages introduce words of the same family.

“A story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun.”— Kirkus Reviews The first book in the vibrant and laugh-out-loud funny early reader What This Story Needs series is perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems! 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 about friendship. What this reader needs are all the books in the series! What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang What This Story Needs Is a Vroom and a Zoom

Whole Phonics Early literacy, decodable reader. Target sound: short i Summary: Tim wants to wear a wig, but the kids do not think a pig should wear a wig. Tim finds a way to win their support.

Peggoty the pig feels ugly when the other animals tell her she needs fur, a mane, or feathers, but then she sees the farmer's baby and learns that there is also beauty in being hairless.

The pig was feeling pretty good - even better than a piggy should. His skin was pink. His eyes were big... and he was wearing a glorious wig! When a wig lands on a pig, expect the unexpected in this hilarious tale of mistaken identity!

Pigling sets off from home and, among his adventures, helps Pig-wig escape from Mr. Piperson. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

What this bedtime needs is a pig in a wig, brushing her teeth, combing her hair, and going to sleep with her pink teddy bear. All Pig wants to do is sleep, but the farm animals are keeping her awake! Will she ever find some peace and quiet?

Join Pig and her friends in another fun read-aloud adventure as they figure out a way to keep the picnic fun and games going, even with a little rain. What this story needs is a pig in a wig baking bread, pouring punch, and meeting a friend for a picnic lunch. But just as the outdoor fun and games get started, a thunderstorm rolls in and it turns out what this story really needs is . . . another place to eat!

A child must chase a windblown wig that eventually lands on a pig. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ig' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Stop cop? Learn about short vowel sounds in the series' new Flip-a-Word book. This bright and bold book uses phonics and die-cut pages to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Playful illustrations in a Japanese style will appeal to kids and help make learning to read fun!