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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

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Perfect for fans of Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee, this classic series is all about learning and problem-solving. Young readers will enjoy giggling along.

Meet Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle! She lives in an upside-down house with a kitchen always full of freshly baked cookies and was once married to a pirate. She knows everything about children and has ingenious cures for every naughty habit, like Answer-Backing, Selfishness, or Slow-Eating. Her solutions are always effective and filled with humour. This is the book that started it all!
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is ideal for children who enjoy imaginative stories with gentle life lessons, as well as fans of classic children’s literature featuring whimsical caregivers. The series is suitable for young readers developing empathy and problem-solving skills.

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Originally published: [Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincot], 1947.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Perfect for fans of Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee, this classic series is all about learning and problem-solving. Young readers will enjoy giggling along.

Meet Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle! She lives in an upside-down house with a kitchen that is always full of freshly baked cookies. She was even married to a pirate once! Best of all, she knows everything there is to know about children.

When Mary turns into an Answer-Backer or Dick becomes Selfish or Allen decides to be a Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Taker, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has the perfect cure. And her solutions always work, with plenty of laughs along the way. This is the book that started it all!

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is celebrating 75 years of charming young readers! The books in the series to share and enjoy include:

  • Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
  • Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
  • Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm
  • Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
  • Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780064401487

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 104g

Pages: 144

About the Author

A longtime resident of Washington State, Betty MacDonald (1908-58) authored four humorous, autobiographical bestsellers and several children's books, including the popular Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books. Alexandra Boiger grew up in Munich, Germany, where she studied graphic design and began a career in feature animation that allowed her to work for Warner Bros. UK and DreamWorks. Since transitioning to children's book illustration, she has worked on numerous popular titles, including the Tallulah series. She lives with her husband and daughter in northern California. See more of her work online at www.alexandraboiger.com.

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