Pug & Pig and Friends

978-1534463004 | Beach Lane Books (S&S)

I simply adore Pug and Pig. They’ve been favorites of mine since the very first book – PIG MEETS PUG – came out in 2016 and I couldn’t wait to see what new adventure author Sue Lowell Gallion had cooked up for them.

PUG & PIG and FRIENDS, with charming illustrations by Joyce Wan, did not disappoint! This time, Pug, Pig, and their friends, Squirrel and Robin, do what friends do – explore in the bushes and zoom around the yard.

CLICK TO ENLARGE © illustration by Joyce Wan

Their friend, Cat, doesn’t like to do that, but she does like surprises. Especially, surprising Pug when he’s taking a nap.

When a storm blows in unexpectedly, Cat races up a tree and is unable to get down. The friends try to coax Cat down, but she won’t move. Will Pug come to the rescue? Yes! He knows exactly how to help.

I love this series for so many reasons, one of which is that it’s especially appropriate for emerging readers. Short sentences, repetition, and simply adorable illustrations make these books perfect for kids beginning to read.

As a teacher of writing, I love the first book, PUG MEETS PIG, as an example of the way an author can use rhythm, sentence length, and word choice to convey character and set up readers for what’s to come.

Enjoy this interview with the author and illustrator (Pug and Pig also make an appearance!) on Celebrate Picture Books.
Enjoy this ACTIVITY KIT with puppets, sequencing, a FRIENDS banner, and more!