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A Pig Is Big
Contributor(s): Florian, Douglas (Author), Florian, Douglas (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0688171257 ISBN-13: 9780688171254
Publisher: Greenwillow Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2000
Annotation: Rhyming text explains that cows are bigger than pigs, cars are bigger still, and the universe is the biggest of all. Illustrated with luminous watercolor paintings, "A Pig Is Big" is another tour de force from the award-winning poet.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Size & Shape

Dewey: E

LCCN: 99053528

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Physical Information: 0.42" H x 8.97" W x 11.36" L (0.83 lbs) 24 pages

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2000 pg. 1422
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2000 pg. 87
School Library Journal 10/01/2000 pg. 125
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2000 pg. 745
New York Times 12/03/2000 pg. 85
Booklist 09/15/2000 pg. 247
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 15 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 15 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 44029
Reading Level: 1.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
What is big?

Join Douglas Florian and a decidedly big pink pig as they travel around town, across a continent, and through the universe, taking a look at things that are big
bigger
biggest

Bulletin Blue Ribbon Best of 2000 Award

Contributor Bio(s): Florian, Douglas: -

Douglas Florian's books for children include A Pig Is Big, as well as the poetry collections Beast Feast; Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs; In the Swim; and Mammalabilia. Mr. Florian lives with his family in New York City.

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