When Pigs Fly (paperback)

ISBN:  978-1-894222-79-2
Category:  Picture Books & Board Books
Ages:  3 - 7
Binding:  Trade paperback
Page count:  32 pages
Interest level:  Lower grade
Reading level:  AR Reading Level 2.5

Contributors:

Valerie Coulman (Author)
Rogé (Illustrator)

Description

Ralph's father tells him he can have a new bicycle "when pigs fly." Instead of giving up, our optimistic and resourceful hero cheerfully tries to get his curly-tailed pals airborne.

Extras:

Curriculum Links for When Pigs Fly

Free Activity Sheets

Accelerated Reader Quiz from Renaissance Learning

See When Pigs Fly on TVOKids' Gisele's Big Backyard (look in the Book Club's book archive)

Awards and Reviews

"A true marriage of text and image blended seamlessly to make for a very lively experience." – Canada Council for the Arts

IBBY Selection: Top 50 Canadian Children's Picture Books (2000-2003)
Winner, Ontario Library Association Blue Spruce Award (2002)
Shortlisted, Governor General's Award for Illustration (2002)
Winner, ForeWord Picture Book of the Year Award (2001)
Winner, Platinum Award, Just For Mom Foundation "Mom's Choice" Awards (2005)
Selected, "Outstanding Canadian Book" by The Association for the Export of Canadian Books (2004)
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection (2003)

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