Pigs have a wonderful time playing in the pumpkin patch and other spots on the farm, encountering other animals along the way.

Pigs have a wonderful time playing in the pumpkin patch and other spots on the farm, encountering other animals along the way.

In Pigs, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of pigs that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover why pigs have curly tails, floppy ears, and other physical attributes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a pig, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pigs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Pigs is part of the Animals on the Farm series.

Little Pig makes a mess then has lots of fun cleaning up in the bathtub.

When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it's all over for him. But the determined farmer refuses to admit defeat. His plans are big, and when his neighbors dismiss them with the words, "When pigs fly," they grow bigger still. The farmer sets to work to turn that scrap metal into some rather surprising creatures. Mechanimals will help all of us believe in our dreams, despite what the neighbors may say.

What will Biscuit find in the pumpkin patch? The perfect pumpkin, and some friendly surprises!

Pumpkins can be baked in a pie. Pumpkins can be carved into jack-o'-lanterns. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted for a healthy snack. But how does a tiny seed turn into a big pumpkin? Read and find out what a pumpkin seed needs to help it grow!

When his beloved jack-o'-lantern starts to decompose, Tim puts it outside and watches it transform from pumpkin—to seed—to pumpkin again. The first pumpkin Tim ever carved was fierce and funny, and he named it Jack. When Halloween was over and the pumpkin was beginning to rot, Tim set it out in the garden and throughout the weeks he watched it change. By spring, a plant began to grow! Will Hubbell's gentle story and beautifully detailed illustrations give an intimate look at the cycle of life.

Unhappy with her choice of pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, Katie thinks it is too small until her father shows her that the best things often come in small packages.

It's fall, and it's time to visit the pumpkin patch! Take a close look at pumpkins, learn how to pick a pumpkin, and have some fun on a hayride too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit a pumpkin patch.