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Pippin the Christmas pig

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

On a snowy night, the barn animals share tales of their ancestors' important roles at a very special birth, but Pippin the pig feels left out since she doesn't know the story. Curious and eager to belong, Pippin’s kindness shines through when she helps a lost woman and her child during a snowstorm. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, bravery, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsChristmasFriendshipFamilyKindnessAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0779114205
Pages
32
Publisher
Markham, Ont. : North Winds Press
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,127

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Pigs -- Juvenile fiction.Christmas -- Juvenile fiction.Gifts -- Juvenile fiction.Animals -- Juvenile fiction.Christmas stories, Canadian.FictionJuvenile fictionAnimalsGiftsPigsChristmasPigs in fictionGifts in fictionAnimals in fictionChristmas in fictionCanadian Christmas storiesChristmas storiesSwineHistoires de Noe˜l canadiennes-anglaisesChristmas stories, Canadian (English)KindnessPicture books for childrenHistoires de Noël canadiennes-anglaisesPorcsRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseCadeauxBontéLivres d'images pour enfantsNativitéNoëlCochonsAnimaux de la fermeGénérositéChildren's fictionPigs, fictionGifts, fictionAnimals, fictionChristmas, fiction