Books like Mrs. Pig gets cross and other stories by Mary Rayner
Mrs. Pig's family is far from ordinary. Father, Mother, and their ten pig children lead an eventful life in their busy household, where grand parties and playful adventures are just the surface of their daily routine. Amidst the lively chaos, the family also grapples with the occasional bad mood and the everyday challenges that come with raising so many children. The culmination of their collective experiences is a touching moment when all ten piglets, their parents, and the surrounding community find themselves in the same bed one night, highlighting the close-knit bond that defines the Pig household.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mary Rayner
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