# What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig - Hardcover

by **Emma J. Virjan** (Author), **Emma J. Virjan** (Illustrator)

**"A story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems."-- Publishers Weekly **(starred review)****

**"A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun."-- Kirkus Reviews**

**The first book in the vibrant and laugh-out-loud funny early reader What This Story Needs series is perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems**

_What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log..._

As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic, funny read-aloud about friendship.

**What this reader needs are all the books in the series**

-   What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush
-   What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch
-   What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang
-   What This Story Needs Is a Vroom and a Zoom

### Front Jacket

What this story needs  
is a pig  
in a wig  
on a boat  
with some friends  
having fun  
in the sun--

So come on board! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.

\--Kirkus Reviews

### Back Jacket

What this story needs  
is a pig  
in a wig  
on a boat  
with some friends  
having fun  
in the sun--

So come on board! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 12, 2015

**Award:** Texas 2x2 Reading List (2016)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 12.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 12.99 USD | In stock |

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