Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.
Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316201901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The world's most fabulous nanny pig is back in this side-splitting sequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins! When Mr. Green announces his diabolical plan-he has decided to get married-his children are horrified. Because if he finds a wife, he'll get fire their beloved nanny. Breakfast without chocolate? Never! Someone must stop him, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it! R.A. Spratt's delightfully funny follow-up to her award-winning debut is chock-full of surprising adventures for the feisty Nanny Piggins and the adorable children, from being blasted out of a cannon with an arrogant armadillo to dueling a Gypsy Queen over a pit of fire. Dan Santat is back again with his quirky and wonderfully charming illustrations that capture the fun and high-flying spirit of these hilarious stories.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316201901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The world's most fabulous nanny pig is back in this side-splitting sequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins! When Mr. Green announces his diabolical plan-he has decided to get married-his children are horrified. Because if he finds a wife, he'll get fire their beloved nanny. Breakfast without chocolate? Never! Someone must stop him, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it! R.A. Spratt's delightfully funny follow-up to her award-winning debut is chock-full of surprising adventures for the feisty Nanny Piggins and the adorable children, from being blasted out of a cannon with an arrogant armadillo to dueling a Gypsy Queen over a pit of fire. Dan Santat is back again with his quirky and wonderfully charming illustrations that capture the fun and high-flying spirit of these hilarious stories.
Nanny Piggins And The Accidental Blast-Off 4
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1742742084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In space, no one can hear you oink! Derrick, Samantha and Michael should be in school. Instead they find themselves in NASA's space shuttle, which Nanny Piggins manages to accidentally launch, blasting them all into outer space. This time she has gone too far!In this thrilling fourth instalment of her adventures, Nanny Piggins wrestles with a crocodile, bungy jumps of the roof using the elastic from Mr Green's underpants, staples chicken wire over their chimney to keep out Santa, captures an apricot danish-loving jewel thief and rescues her brother, Boris, from an onslaught of professional wrestlers.
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1742742084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In space, no one can hear you oink! Derrick, Samantha and Michael should be in school. Instead they find themselves in NASA's space shuttle, which Nanny Piggins manages to accidentally launch, blasting them all into outer space. This time she has gone too far!In this thrilling fourth instalment of her adventures, Nanny Piggins wrestles with a crocodile, bungy jumps of the roof using the elastic from Mr Green's underpants, staples chicken wire over their chimney to keep out Santa, captures an apricot danish-loving jewel thief and rescues her brother, Boris, from an onslaught of professional wrestlers.
Nanny Piggins and the Rival Ringmaster 5
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1742744443
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
In book five of her enthralling adventures, Nanny Piggins discovers some startling truths about the ruthless Ringmaster, provides counselling to a Moldovan princess with pre-wedding jitters, inadvertently wins a Nobel Prize while impersonating her sister and catches up with her favourite 4-tonne friend, Esmeralda the forgetful elephant.
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1742744443
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
In book five of her enthralling adventures, Nanny Piggins discovers some startling truths about the ruthless Ringmaster, provides counselling to a Moldovan princess with pre-wedding jitters, inadvertently wins a Nobel Prize while impersonating her sister and catches up with her favourite 4-tonne friend, Esmeralda the forgetful elephant.
Nanny Piggins and the Pursuit of Justice
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1864718161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Nanny Piggins receives five thousand hours of community service as punishment for illicit tight rope walking but still finds time to engage in shenanigans with the Green children.
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1864718161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Nanny Piggins receives five thousand hours of community service as punishment for illicit tight rope walking but still finds time to engage in shenanigans with the Green children.
Princess Tiffany
Author: Amber M. O'Hara
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649571070
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Princess Tiffany: Adventures on the Farm By: Amber M. O'Hara Tiffany is a princess. Or at least, that's what she believes! Born in England, spoiled and pampered, this yorkie pup is in for a culture shock when she moves to a farm in Minnesota. Unimpressed by her surroundings and missing the city, she won't even give the farm a chance. She is a princess, after all, and princesses don't play in the mud. She is determined to stay inside to have people wait on her... Until one day, she is taken on an adventure after her humans insist she goes outside. Forced to see the farm from a different perspective, will she come to appreciate all it has to offer?
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649571070
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Princess Tiffany: Adventures on the Farm By: Amber M. O'Hara Tiffany is a princess. Or at least, that's what she believes! Born in England, spoiled and pampered, this yorkie pup is in for a culture shock when she moves to a farm in Minnesota. Unimpressed by her surroundings and missing the city, she won't even give the farm a chance. She is a princess, after all, and princesses don't play in the mud. She is determined to stay inside to have people wait on her... Until one day, she is taken on an adventure after her humans insist she goes outside. Forced to see the farm from a different perspective, will she come to appreciate all it has to offer?
Oliver’s Adventures
Author: Brenda Harrison
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796013870
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Oliver is a little boy born with Down syndrome. Through love and support, he experiences new adventures. No matter how little or small, these adventures become amazing to little Oliver. We should embrace the joy and love that children like Oliver have to give and should know that each day is an adventure. This book teaches us about amazing and wondrous love!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796013870
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Oliver is a little boy born with Down syndrome. Through love and support, he experiences new adventures. No matter how little or small, these adventures become amazing to little Oliver. We should embrace the joy and love that children like Oliver have to give and should know that each day is an adventure. This book teaches us about amazing and wondrous love!
Almost Super
Author: Marion Jensen
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062209639
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Pixar's The Incredibles, Almost Super is a fresh, funny middle grade adventure about two brothers in a family of superheroes who must find a way to be heroic despite receiving powers that are total duds. Filled with humor, heart, and just the right kind of heroics, Almost Super is a winning story that will satisfy would-be heroes and regular kids alike. Everyone over the age of twelve in the Bailey family gets a superpower. No one knows why, and no one questions it. All the Baileys know is that it's their duty to protect the world from the evil, supervillainous Johnson family. *shake fists* But when Rafter Bailey and his brother Benny get their superpowers, they're, well . . . super-lame. Rafter can strike matches on polyester, and Benny can turn his innie belly button into an outie. Along with Rafter's algebra class nemesis, Juanita Johnson, Rafter and Benny realize that what they thought they knew about superheroes and supervillains may be all wrong. And it's up to the three of them to put asides their differences and make things right. They may not have great powers, but together, they're almost super.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062209639
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Pixar's The Incredibles, Almost Super is a fresh, funny middle grade adventure about two brothers in a family of superheroes who must find a way to be heroic despite receiving powers that are total duds. Filled with humor, heart, and just the right kind of heroics, Almost Super is a winning story that will satisfy would-be heroes and regular kids alike. Everyone over the age of twelve in the Bailey family gets a superpower. No one knows why, and no one questions it. All the Baileys know is that it's their duty to protect the world from the evil, supervillainous Johnson family. *shake fists* But when Rafter Bailey and his brother Benny get their superpowers, they're, well . . . super-lame. Rafter can strike matches on polyester, and Benny can turn his innie belly button into an outie. Along with Rafter's algebra class nemesis, Juanita Johnson, Rafter and Benny realize that what they thought they knew about superheroes and supervillains may be all wrong. And it's up to the three of them to put asides their differences and make things right. They may not have great powers, but together, they're almost super.
Shockingly Good Stories
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1761043374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Fairytales as you've never read them before! A side-splittingly hilarious collection of stories. Read them aloud to delight your friends, or read them silently and annoy everyone else on the bus when you randomly burst out laughing. Featuring fractured fairytales, Friday Barnes mysteries and anecdotes told by the world's most glamorous flying pig, Nanny Piggins, this is the perfect book for bedtime, long car rides or when your leg is caught in a bear trap and you're waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1761043374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Fairytales as you've never read them before! A side-splittingly hilarious collection of stories. Read them aloud to delight your friends, or read them silently and annoy everyone else on the bus when you randomly burst out laughing. Featuring fractured fairytales, Friday Barnes mysteries and anecdotes told by the world's most glamorous flying pig, Nanny Piggins, this is the perfect book for bedtime, long car rides or when your leg is caught in a bear trap and you're waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig
Author: Chris Kurtz
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547634552
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Flora the pig was born for adventure: "If it's unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I'm your pig," she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she's on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating--and dangerous--adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547634552
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Flora the pig was born for adventure: "If it's unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I'm your pig," she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she's on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating--and dangerous--adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.