Our Principal Promised to Kiss a Pig
In September, when the school principal promises to kiss a pig if the students read 10,000 books, a girl volunteers Hamlet, her unwilling, Shakespeare-quoting pet pig. But poor Hamlet wants nothing to do with such foolishness.
To kiss, or not to kiss, The principal in school? Why choose a pig To be their fool?
By the end of April the kids still have a long way to go, and it looks as if Hamlet is safe. But after an author comes to visit and the school has a book fair, the students quickly reach their goal. The date is set for the big kiss. Hamlet is miserable. But he tells himself, A pig to himself must be true In spite of plans that humans brew. Will the principal follow through on her promise?
Children's Choices for 2005 - CBC/IRA
Target age group 6-9
To kiss, or not to kiss, The principal in school? Why choose a pig To be their fool?
By the end of April the kids still have a long way to go, and it looks as if Hamlet is safe. But after an author comes to visit and the school has a book fair, the students quickly reach their goal. The date is set for the big kiss. Hamlet is miserable. But he tells himself, A pig to himself must be true In spite of plans that humans brew. Will the principal follow through on her promise?
Children's Choices for 2005 - CBC/IRA
Target age group 6-9
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Animals, Pets & Fish
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Theme 2Humor & Games
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeBooks & Libraries
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Awards
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AuthorDakos, Kalli & DesMarteau, Alicia
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Lexile Level740 AD
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AR Level4.0
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DeweyE
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PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
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Publication Date3/14/2017
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.2 H × 9.8 L × 7.8 W
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Case Qty80