Download or read book Beryl A Pig s Tale written by Jane Simmons and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-03-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Beryl decides to look for a family that will love her just the way she is, from her pig nose to her curly tail, she bravely sets off on a journey that will ultimately change her life forever. Away from the cruel and ill-tempered pigs on the farm where she grew up, Beryl finds her preconceived notions of wild pigs-- and everything else--put to the test. And with the help of the many unlikely friends she meets, Beryl discovers, at the cost of some heartache, that there just might be a place she could call home after all. If she could only get there . . .

Download or read book Pig Tales An Omnivore s Quest for Sustainable Meat written by Barry Estabrook and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Splendid Table Staff Book Pick of the Year "Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of humor and humanity." —Christopher Kimball, Wall Street Journal In Pig Tales, New York Times best-selling author of Tomatoland Barry Estabrook turns his attention to the dark side of the American pork industry. Drawing on personal experiences raising pigs as well as sharp investigative instincts, Estabrook covers the range of the human-porcine experience. He shows how these intelligent creatures are all too often subjected to lives of suffering in confinement and squalor, sustained on a drug-laced diet just long enough to reach slaughter weight. But Estabrook also reveals how it is possible to raise pigs responsibly and respectfully, benefiting producers and consumers—as well as some of the top chefs in America. Provocative, witty, and deeply informed, Pig Tales is bound to spark conversation at dinner tables across America.

Download or read book A Piggy s Tale written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City written by Jodi Kendall and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful middle grade novel is a modern-day homage to Charlotte’s Web,perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Cammie McGovern. “We fell in love with The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City! No matter how big she gets, there’s always room for Hamlet in our hearts.” —Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, New York Times bestselling co-authors of Esther the Wonder Pig A little pig in a big city leads to lots of trouble! Josie Shilling’s family is too big, their cramped city house is too small, and she feels like no one’s ever on her side. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, her older brother, Tom, brings home a pink, squirmy bundle wrapped in an old football jersey—a piglet he rescued from a nearby farm. Her name is Hamlet. The minute Josie holds Hamlet, she feels an instant connection. But there’s no room for Hamlet in the crowded Shilling household. And whoever heard of keeping a pig in the city? So it’s up to Josie to find her a forever home. The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City is a heartwarming tale of family, belonging, and growing bigger when you’ve always felt small.

Download or read book A Pig Tale written by Olivia Newton-John and published by Aladdin Paperbacks. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rollicking salute to recycling by a singer widely applauded for her environmental activism. Full color.

Download or read book Peppa Pig Peppa s Frosty Fairy Tale written by Peppa Pig and published by Ladybird. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peppa and George are in their very own frosty fairy tale! Once upon a time, it was a snowy day and Granny and Grandpa Pig had a surprise for Peppa and George - they were all going to Frosty Kingdom! They set off in the sleigh and met the Sugar Plum Fairy on the way! Who else will they see on their wonderful wintery journey? With a very glittery cover, this new Peppa magical picture book is the perfect gift for sharing with little fairy tale fans. Also available- Peppa's Fairy Tale 9780241371602

Download or read book Pig Tales written by Marie Darrieussecq and published by . This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman who lands a position at a beauty parlor enjoys great success until she slowly metamorphoses into a pig

Download or read book Lord of the Flies written by William Golding and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Download or read book A Pig Tale written by Olivia Newton-John and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ziggy proudly invites other piglets and their parents to see what his father has made from all the things he has been saving.

Download or read book Pig Tale written by Verlyn Flieger and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2002-09-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Near the village of Little Wicken, a baby girl is found abandoned in a field. Unwanted and unloved, the foundling grows up, existing on the grudging charity of the villagers. It is only when they notice her way with animals that the girl is given a permanent place—as a pig herder—and a name: Mokie, meaning “Little Pig Girl.” After a brutal attack by the village boys, fifteen-year-old Mokie flees with her beloved pig, Apple, into the heart of the mysterious Wickenwood. It is there that Mokie meets a trio of Gypsies, who take her under their wing. But she soon discovers that her new friends are more than they appear to be. Could they hold the key to her past. . .and her future? In her debut novel, Verlyn Flieger weaves elements from Celtic mythology into an unforgettable tale that explores universal truths about the human condition—society’s need for scapegoats, the yearning to belong, and love’s transcendent power to make the world anew. Thought-provoking, unflinching, and original, Pig Tale will break your heart, and utterly astonish you.

Download or read book A Pig s Tale written by Ralph Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In that hot summer of '69 two longhaired music freaks created an underground LP record album of unreleased tracks by one of their music gods and put it out on the streets of Los Angeles. No one had ever been crazy enough to do such an audacious thing before. The god's official record label was not amused but the music fans were thrilled. Were these guys pirates or heroes? It was so much fun the first time, they soon pressed up even more records of forbidden musical fruit. They were on a roll. The following year, in 1970, one of the culprits put The Pig image in a circular logo with the name, "Trade Mark of Quality." TMQ and Pigman were born!With a cast of outrageous characters, here is the story of Trade Mark of Quality aka TMQ aka The Pig, the first bootleg record label of it's kind, spawning many later imitators. From the end of the 60's to the mid 70's, TMQ and Pigman lead the way, trotting down a muddy trail, feeding the habits and needs of music addicts around the world. Who were these fellow travelers? Carl? The Greek? Merlin? Hans? Rob Snout? Casper? Sheldon? The Blue Hasslebeast? and Ol' Fred? (Not to mention, The Brooklyn Boys, The Record Suits and The Feds!) What was the connection between TMQ and the Viet Nam war, revolutionaries, guns, pot and the moon landing? It's all here!Included in A Pig's Tale is not only the Trade Mark of Quality and Pigman saga, but reproductions of all the rubber stamped and illustrated album jackets from every genuine TMQ record release, including the earliest releases from '69 right up to the last titles in 1976. Everything you ever wanted to know about the real TMQ label is here: A complete discography of artists and track listings, sources of recordings, catalogue numbers, master tape and record matrix info, colored vinyl pressings, record labels, graphics, photos, vintage news clippings, articles and more, all collected together, at last, in one volume.

Download or read book This Little Piggy written by Jac Arbour and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Little Piggy is the story of Philip Anthropist, a young piggy bank growing up in the town of Pennyville. Philip is different from all the other animals he goes to school with including all the other little pigs. Philip has four slots instead of just one and is bullied at school for being different. Philip does not initially understand that not only is he different, but unique, and extremely special. At one point, we hear Philip say, "I just wish I was he same as everyone else." In time, Philip learns through his interactions with a magical book that speaks to him, as well as with other members of Pennyville, that he is actually very well equipped to build extraordinary wealth due to his uniqueness. Philip soon finds himself in possession of ten pennies for something he did our of the kindness of his heart and it is now his duty to determine which of his slots he will use for each penny. After learning more about himself and the difference between needs, wants, and desires, Philip also learns the importance of helping others. It is only then that Philip comes to understand the real secret and magic behind the town of Pennyville and it's founders dream.In this epic tale, you will witness the weaving together of tools that enhance financial literacy and moral principle with a way forward for those who feel alone in the world. This story is designed to help young people embrace themselves for who they are and use their uniqueness as a super power to move forward and do things others cannot, due to these things that make them different. The differences we have from one another are moreso, superpowers, but only if we decide to view them in that light. It is the goal of this book to do just that while providing insights to the building of true wealth in all shapes and forms.

Download or read book The Tale of Little Pig Robinson written by Beatrix Potter and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-24 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hope written by Randy Houk and published by Benefactory. This book was released on 1995-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An injured factory farm pig is tossed in a dumpster, but quickly rescued, and brought to Farm Sanctuary, a haven for injured and cast out farm animals. A spotted pig named Johnny won't leave her side for a moment.Emmy winning musician Tom Chapin narrates, with original music, so younger children can follow along in the book.

Download or read book Trap 3 Little Pigs written by Kyle Exum and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can't a wolf just get some bacon? Authored by YouTuber Kyle Exum, Trap 3 Little Pigs is a modern twist of the original Three Little Pigs tale. Complimented by the "Trap 3 Little Pigs" song, the story involves a hungry wolf who just needs an entree for his dinner date, as well as three intelligent and athletic pigs. Although the story is structured as a children's book, the mixture of modern pop culture references and relatable humor is meant to be enjoyed by all ages. The words in this version of the story are modified from the lyrics in the "Trap 3 Little Pigs" song to be friendlier to young readers.

Download or read book Peppa Pig Peppa s Magical Unicorn written by Peppa Pig and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *WINNER- Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards- Favourite Characters!* Do you love unicorns? So do Peppa Pig and Suzy Sheep! When Suzy comes over to Peppa's to play, they have a lot of fun with Peppa's new toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes. But what they really want to play with is a wonderful, magical, colourful UNICORN! Can Daddy Pig make their dreams come true? Peppa's Magical Unicorn is a lovely picture book, that all unicorn fans will adore. And with a very sparkly front cover, it's the perfect gift for every little reader.

Download or read book Porkelia written by Lindy Tucker and published by Charlesbridge. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porkelia the pig must conquer the obstacles of disappointment, success, and fame after she moves to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Rockette.