Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 2.

Amanda Pig may be the youngest in her family, but she's growing up. She's big enough to care for her stuffed-animal babies, and she's big enough to help Oliver make a bubble bath. But is she too big to snuggle with Sallie Rabbit?

Describes the qualities of people who are born in the Year of the Dog through the story of a puppy who is born under the sign.

When Grandmother Pig comes for a visit, Oliver and Amanda learn just how much fun it is to have a grandmother in the house.

Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to beat the heat.

Olivia the ox learns what her best qualities really are when her friend Mei needs help as a flood threatens their village. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Ox.

Finally it is the day Amanda Pig has been waiting for. It is the first day of school. Whether making a new friend, coloring a picture to put up in the classroom, or twirling around in the sandbox, Amanda is everyone's favorite schoolgirl.

The further adventures of Oliver Pig and his family.

Amanda Pig is going to be a first-grader! This year she won't have to take naps, she'll play on the big playground, and, best of all, she'll learn how to read. But something is wrong, because when Amanda tries to read, she can recognize the letters but not the words! Is first grade going to be harder than Amanda thought? Will she ever be able to read? Once again, Jean Van Leeuwen and Ann Schweninger create a funny, friendly, and kid-relevant world.