Discover more books

Pig's Egg

By Katherine Sully

Pig finds a mysterious round object, but could it really be the egg he’s always wanted?

heart-warming gentle charming uplifting

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.63

From 19 readers

What do our readers think of Pig's Egg? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny farmyard characters, cheerful pictures and heart-warming message about friendship and belonging. Some children find the repeated words a little tiring, although others like joining in with them when the story is read aloud.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pig's Egg?

Pig’s Egg is a warm, gently funny story about feeling left out and discovering that family is built on love, not matching feathers — or trotters. The repeated structure makes it a good choice for shared reading, while the farmyard cast and sweet twist give little listeners plenty to enjoy.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Pig's Egg about?

Pig longs to have an egg of his own, just like his friends Hen, Duck, and Goose. When he finds a curious, round object, Pig believes his dreams have come true. Follow Pig on his heart-warming adventure as he learns about friendship, belonging, and what truly makes a family. This delightful tale is perfect for little ones who love animals and gentle stories about hope and acceptance.

About the author

Katherine Sully is a children’s author who loves creating fun and imaginative stories. She has written many books, including the popular ‘My First Bible Stories’ series. Katherine enjoys helping children discover the joy of reading and always hopes her books inspire young readers to use their imaginations and enjoy new adventures.

Discussion ideas around Pig's Egg

Feeling left out: How do you think Pig feels when his friends can do things he cannot?

Being yourself: What makes Pig special, even though he is different from Hen, Duck and Goose?

What makes a family?: What does the story show us about love, caring and belonging?

Looking after others: How does Pig care for the curious object he finds, and what can we learn from him?

Pages

10 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2010

First published

2009

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book