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The spotty pig

Name: The spotty pig
ISBN: 9780140563955

By Dick King-Smith

Peter tries to hide his spots—until a surprising friendship helps him see them differently.

gentle · funny · heart-warming · thoughtful

Genres

Animals Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The spotty pig about?

Peter is a young pig with a problem: he cannot stand his spots. He tries everything to make them disappear, from lying in the sunshine to washing in the rain, but nothing works. Then Peter meets Penny, a lovely pig who seems to like him just as he is. As the seasons change, Peter begins to grow in confidence and discovers that his spots are not something to hide. A gentle, funny story about friendship, self-acceptance and learning to see your own special qualities.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1998

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