Pig Dude

by Michael Wagner, Adam Nickel (Illustrator)

Overview

You can do anything when your mama believes in you!

Slapstick fun for 5-7 year olds, Pig Dude is a joyous, rollicking and surprisingly thoughtful tale of a young misfit with low self-esteem. Watch as he finds he's capable of anything he sets his mind to - just like Mama told him.

Reading Pig Dude will help build determination, optimism and resilience in young readers while becoming an instant family favorite.

Written by a best-selling author with a long track record of turning reluctant readers into book-lovers, Pig Dude will get your youngsters giggling with delight, pointing at the funniest illustrations, and falling in love with books.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780994251732
Publisher:	Billy Goat Books
Publication date:	04/19/2019
Series:	Pig Dude , #1
Edition description:	Hardback ed. Large Print
Pages:	66
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Michael Wagner is the best-selling Australian author of more than 70 books for children including the much loved, 20-book Maxx Rumble series (still in print after 15 years), the bestselling The Undys series, the Ted Series, the So Wrong series, Pig Dude: He Can Do ANYTHING!, and the CBCA Notable picture books Why I Love Footy, Why I Love Summer and Bear Make Den (co-authored with his wife, Jane Godwin).

Before writing for children, Michael worked as a radio broadcaster with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, wrote comedy, and wrote award-winning screenplays for film and television.

Editorial Reviews

"He’s part boy, part pig, with a huge heart and a head full of hope. Early readers will find plenty of slapstick in the gorgeous retro-style illustrations, while the story’s accessible enough for the most struggling reader." – Sally Rippin, Australia's biggest-selling female author of all time.

"This is a warm-hearted story about love and self-belief, determination and resilience. What seems on the surface to be a charming story that will delight young readers, becomes the catalyst for a lot more than being a one-read wonder." – The Bottom Shelf

"This is a fun, cheeky little tale with enough depth to entice your little ‘thinkers’ and enough bums and farts to entertain everyone else." – This Charming Mum Blog

"Pig Dude is full of silliness and nonsense and unbelievable acts. They’re the kind of acts that have kids turning the pages of the book so quickly, searching for MORE. In fact, if it was possible to capture slapstick comedy in a book, I’d say Michael has done just that." – My Little Bookcase Blog

"The little guy’s determination to fly and hilarious misadventures will strike a chord with kids everywhere. The abundance of striking cartoon-style illustrations, the large print and the uncomplicated sentence structure makes this book a perfect match for readers who need to be charmed not challenged." – The Book Chook Blog

"This is a picture book which will have any young reader dude excitedly turning pages to find out what happens next! And said reader will be laughing and laughing as he (or she) follows Pig Dude’s antics. Buy it today and share it with special kids who love to be excited!" – Buzz Words Blog

"Full of cliff hangers this is a very entertaining story that early independent readers will lap up." – Pass it On ezine

"Told over 64 pages, every one illustrated in full colour, this story for newly independent readers will entertain with its humorous touches, sense of adventure and determination to succeed." – Books + Publishing

"This funny illustrated book is sure to get you laughing within minutes." – Sean, age 9, YARR-A website

"Recommended. This is a very amusing book which will really appeal to its young audience." – ReadPlus website

"Pig Dude: He Can Do ANYTHING! is ideal for young readers transitioning from picture books to first chapter books … Funny and just a little bit silly, Pig Dude: He Can Do ANYTHING! also shares a simple message that our words of encouragement can help to build up the self-esteem and confidence of others." – Kids Book Review

"It portrays a lovely message about how having the love and belief of others can help get you through and give you the confidence to try anything! Both boys and girls will enjoy this story." – Sam, Lamont Books

"Good sentence construction and punctuation as well as a simple and interesting text make this a suitable book to use as a reader for children who find reading difficult. The colourful illustrations by Adam Nickel are full of movement and energy. Readers from lower to middle primary will laugh at Pig Dude’s attempts and cheer at his ultimate success.’ – Grace Nolan, Reading Time

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