Looking for the next book for your child’s ever-growing collection? Look no further than Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey, another fantastic title in the Pig The Pug series!
This not-so-spooky children’s book tells the story of a pug named Pig, who loves Halloween! Or, well, he loves free treats! Maybe Pig loves treats a little too much… Let’s hope he doesn’t swipe any chocolate!
In this telling tale of sharing and being thoughtful, your kids will be squealing in laughter at this naughty pug!
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Pig the Monster
Pig the Pug celebrates Halloween in this picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Aaron Blabey.
Pig was a pug
and I’m sorry to say,
on Halloween night
he’d get carried away…
Pig, the world’s greediest pug, is on the rampage for TREATS! TREATS! TREATS! But don’t even think about being stingy with the goodies, because this candy-fueled glutton has some terrible tricks up his sleeve…
About The Author
Aaron Blabey is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author with around 30 million books in print. He is also the co-executive producer of the The Bad Guys movie by DreamWorks Animation and the upcoming Netflix movie-musical adaptation of Thelma the Unicorn.
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Blabey is an Australian author who has spent over 120 weeks on the New York Bestseller List. Up until 2005, Aaron was an actor and successfully won an Australian Film Institute Award. Blabey has earned himself 8 awards for his books, and when you read his stuff there’s absolutely no surprise!
Want to know more? Check out his interview with Scholastic!
Our Review
Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey is a delightful addition to the beloved Pig series. Blabey’s signature wit and charming illustrations once again come together to create a hilarious and unforgettable tail.
In Pig the Monster, it’s Halloween! Everyone’s favorite time of year! Kids everywhere rejoice at the chance to get a bag full of free candy! But no one loves treats more than our favorite slob Pig the Pug! Without any consideration or care, Pig wrecks through the streets to get his much-needed sweets. Tipping over pumpkins, stumbling into other halloween-goers, and refusing to take any less than what he wants, Pig the Pug really is a monster on this frightful night!
Of course, things go wrong for our friend. This gluttonous goblin munches down on everything in his bag. Including chocolate. Dogs can’t each chocolate – which Pig soon learns. He splutters and gags and has a very unpleasant experience. Pig learns to take things slow and eat his next Halloween haul slower – and most importantly, he learns to share.
Blabey’s illustrations in the Pig the Pug series are always hilarious – and this book is no exception. The scene where Pig pukes up his feast will sure to appeal to the youngsters and have them giggling endlessly. The costumes that the characters were are really endearing, and might serve as some Halloween inspo.
Pig learns to share and learns first-hand not to gorge on all the treats at once – hopefully saving you and your child a lesson learned the hard-way. Surprisingly, one really important message is taught here: never give dogs chocolate. Whilst the book simply addresses that the dog will be sick, obviously the consequences in reality are much more severe. This book provides a great opportunity to ensure that this lesson is taught early. Which is especially important if there’s a family dog in the picture!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Pig the Pug series?
As of right now, there are 10 books in the series. In no particular order:
- Pig the Rebel
- Pig the Monster
- Pig the Pug
- Pig the Winner
- Pig the Elf
- Pig the Star
- Pig the Fibber
- Pig the Stinker
- Pig the Tourist
- Pig the Slob
What is the moral of the book?
Watching the consequences of Pig the Pug gorging on his Halloween feast will surely be a lesson to youngsters to pace themselves. After all, the treats aren’t going to grow legs and run away! Additionally, this book introduces the importance of not giving dogs chocolate! A super important fact to know!
What age level are the Pig the Pug books?
The reading age for these novels are around 2-6 years old.
Is this your first time reading Pig? Why not try Pig the Slob?
