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By Katie Cotton (author) , Tor Freeman (illustrator)
"A greedy pig gets his comeuppance in this very funny and beautifully told picture book"
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A greedy pig gets his comeuppance in this very funny and beautifully told picture book, but there are useful life lessons for us all. Pig has come into some gold and decides he needs a house. He strikes a deal with some builders - a cat, a dog and a hen - and they duly build him a very nice house. Overseeing their efforts from the comfort of his deckchair though, he decides it’s not big enough and gets the team to add an extension, more rooms, more floors.
Things come to a head when they come for their payment, and Pig learns why it’s best to be totally honest in your business dealings! The story builds to a wonderful conclusion and everyone will enjoy seeing Pig get his just deserts. Katie Cotton’s rhyming text is a joy to read aloud and Tor Freeman’s illustrations are full of character and extra treats for readers (especially those fascinated by building sites!).
Pig wants the biggest and finest new house for the cheapest price, even if that involves telling a little porky... He's about to find out exactly what happens to greedy pigs who fleece their workers! When the bricks fall, who will save this pig's bacon?
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A hilarious cautionary tale that teaches kindness and integrity from dream team Katie Cotton and Tor Freeman.
Katie Cotton studied English Literature at Oxford University before becoming an author and editor of children’s books. Her books Counting Lions and The Road Home were both published internationally and received starred reviews in the US. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her hiking up a hill or eating cake.
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Pig wants the biggest and finest new house for the cheapest price, even if that involves telling a little porky... He's about to find out exactly what happens to greedy pigs who fleece their workers!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bricks The House a Greedy Pig Built and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Bricks The House a Greedy Pig Built features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Farm Animals, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Transport, Science, Books for Babies and Toddlers
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Bricks The House a Greedy Pig Built was written by Katie Cotton and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Bricks The House a Greedy Pig Built has 32 pages
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