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A Fox, a Pig, and a Dig
Join Pig and Fox for some fun in the sun at the beach!
The stars of Jonathan Fenske's 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box , return in another humorous three-part story designed to engage early readers.
This story contains charming characters combined with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!
As in the precursors to this tale— A Pig, a Fox, and a Box ; A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks ; and A Pig, a Fox, and a Fox— Jonathan Fenske tells a humorous three-part story of two friends, Pig and Fox. In this book, Fox plays tricks on Pig at the beach! With comic art and simple language, this title is sure to have kids rolling with laughter.
Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
The stars of Jonathan Fenske's 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box , return in another humorous three-part story designed to engage early readers.
This story contains charming characters combined with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!
As in the precursors to this tale— A Pig, a Fox, and a Box ; A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks ; and A Pig, a Fox, and a Fox— Jonathan Fenske tells a humorous three-part story of two friends, Pig and Fox. In this book, Fox plays tricks on Pig at the beach! With comic art and simple language, this title is sure to have kids rolling with laughter.
Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
32 pages, Paperback
Published May 21, 2024
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About the author
Jonathan Fenske
57 books38 followersJonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers Woodward and McTwee, Love Is in the Air, Guppy Up!, and A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book. He is also the author of two picture books, Barnacle Is Bored and its follow-up, Plankton Is Pushy. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family.
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January 9, 2025
Ages 5-7
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August 18, 2024See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/a-fox-...
A FOX, A PIG, AND A DIG is an early graphic novel. Fox and Pig are at the beach, and while Pig is good at napping, Fox is good at playing tricks. While Pig naps, Fox sets up his first trick where he pretends to be buried in sand. He ends up covered in sand from Pig's digging. For his second trick, he makes a little pool and hides in it while throwing his fox toy into the ocean and pretending to drown. Pig figures out the trick and jumps on top of him, leaving Fox bruised and worn out.
What I loved: This is a very easy to read and follow along graphic novel. Phrases are simple with a lot of sight words and also repeat throughout the book. The graphic novel panels are easy to follow and to tell who is speaking. The colors are great for early independent readers who will enjoy looking at the images for context clues and to see the story.
This age range (5-7) is really learning about and getting into the idea of tricks and lying, so they will understand what Fox is trying to do. As it goes awry in each case, they can see why this is not always a good choice. The brevity of the story and ease of reading with large font, plenty of space and color makes this work well for young elementary school aged readers.
What left me wanting more: The tricks were not great in my mind, and could be counter-intuitive to safety if children might copy or come up with similar ones. While they do not work out well, the messaging requires making that leap, which children in this age group do not always do.
Final verdict: A FOX, A PIG, AND A DIG is an early graphic novel that works well for budding independent readers.
A FOX, A PIG, AND A DIG is an early graphic novel. Fox and Pig are at the beach, and while Pig is good at napping, Fox is good at playing tricks. While Pig naps, Fox sets up his first trick where he pretends to be buried in sand. He ends up covered in sand from Pig's digging. For his second trick, he makes a little pool and hides in it while throwing his fox toy into the ocean and pretending to drown. Pig figures out the trick and jumps on top of him, leaving Fox bruised and worn out.
What I loved: This is a very easy to read and follow along graphic novel. Phrases are simple with a lot of sight words and also repeat throughout the book. The graphic novel panels are easy to follow and to tell who is speaking. The colors are great for early independent readers who will enjoy looking at the images for context clues and to see the story.
This age range (5-7) is really learning about and getting into the idea of tricks and lying, so they will understand what Fox is trying to do. As it goes awry in each case, they can see why this is not always a good choice. The brevity of the story and ease of reading with large font, plenty of space and color makes this work well for young elementary school aged readers.
What left me wanting more: The tricks were not great in my mind, and could be counter-intuitive to safety if children might copy or come up with similar ones. While they do not work out well, the messaging requires making that leap, which children in this age group do not always do.
Final verdict: A FOX, A PIG, AND A DIG is an early graphic novel that works well for budding independent readers.
June 21, 2024
First sentence: I am Fox. I am Pig. I like to nap! I like to dig! We like the sand. We like the sun. We think the beach is so much fun.
Premise/plot: A Fox, a Pig, and a Dig is an early reader starring two friends, a Fox and a Pig. This duo has appeared in other early readers. This one is set at the beach in three parts or stories. Fox is trying to be sneaky and prank Pig. But Pig isn't falling for any of it.
My thoughts: Fox and Pig are very silly characters. I have a vague memory of reading a previous title in this series. I am more familiar with Jonathan Fenske's other children's titles. I enjoyed this one. It was summer-y. It was fun. I think it would be a fun read aloud to share with kids. If you have an emerging reader or new reader, you could even take turns reading.
Premise/plot: A Fox, a Pig, and a Dig is an early reader starring two friends, a Fox and a Pig. This duo has appeared in other early readers. This one is set at the beach in three parts or stories. Fox is trying to be sneaky and prank Pig. But Pig isn't falling for any of it.
My thoughts: Fox and Pig are very silly characters. I have a vague memory of reading a previous title in this series. I am more familiar with Jonathan Fenske's other children's titles. I enjoyed this one. It was summer-y. It was fun. I think it would be a fun read aloud to share with kids. If you have an emerging reader or new reader, you could even take turns reading.
June 15, 2024
3 stars (I liked it)
This was cute. It has a bit of an Elephant and Piggie vibe with a little bit of Dr. Seuss rhyming style. I think it is a good book for beginning readers but I didn't love that Fox was constantly playing mean tricks on Pig.
I haven't read any of the others in the series but am interested in trying them out.
This was cute. It has a bit of an Elephant and Piggie vibe with a little bit of Dr. Seuss rhyming style. I think it is a good book for beginning readers but I didn't love that Fox was constantly playing mean tricks on Pig.
I haven't read any of the others in the series but am interested in trying them out.
June 25, 2024
Fox and Pig are friends! In this story, they are visiting the beach. Pig likes to relax; Fox likes to dig -- and play tricks on Pig. But Pig is not as easy to fool as Fox thinks. Maybe Fox will learn that playing tricks is not the best use of one's time.
A cute, rhyming early reader. Similar to the Roadrunner and the Coyote, in some ways though Pig and Fox are friends rather than enemies.
A cute, rhyming early reader. Similar to the Roadrunner and the Coyote, in some ways though Pig and Fox are friends rather than enemies.
October 23, 2024
Cute. Fox is a little mean but I get the fable archetype. Probably a decent early reader book, level 1, etc.
February 6, 2025
Fox and Pig spend a rhyming day at the beach.
March 11, 2025
lol the book is the definition of “You play stupid games you win stupid prizes.”
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